Sottimano Barbera d’Alba - Superiore DOC - Pairolero - Red - 2022

Wine:

From 60- to 70-year-old vines, the 2022 Barbera d’Alba Superiore Pairolero represents the most concentrated and refined expression of the estate’s Barbera. Deeply coloured and built to age, it offers fragrant, floral aromas with intense notes of rose and black cherry. The palate is defined by its elegant depth and velvety texture, showcasing pure flavours of stone fruits. Aged in large oak casks to preserve its freshness and juiciness, this Barbera has the structure to age gracefully for at least 10 years. Among the top five examples of the appellation, it’s a wine every enthusiast should experience at least once. Rated 92-93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermentation and maceration for 25 days using only indigenous yeasts. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged on the lees for 16 months in oak barrels, 15% of which are new, all from the François Frères cooperage in Burgundy. No filtering or fining.

Color:

Bright crimson red with purple highlights.

Nose:

Delicate floral and fruity aromas, with notes of rose and black cherry.

Palate:

An elegant and deep texture, revealing delicate flavours of stone fruits.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb in herb crusts, duck with olives or cherries, beef a la plancha or grilled, fillet of beef in a mushroom crust.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts

Driven by an unwavering pursuit of excellence and authenticity, the Sottimano family crafts wines of remarkable finesse in Piedmont — reds with depth, sincerity, and structure that age beautifully over time. Their wines showcase the character of Italy’s finest terroirs, with a particular focus on Barbaresco and Barbera.

Passionate and deeply inspired by the elegance of Burgundy, the Sottimano family brings the same precision and refinement to their winemaking. By highlighting the nobility of local grape varieties, they allow the natural elegance of this exceptional terroir to shine through. Their approach includes single-vineyard vinification, organic farming, and meticulous aging practices — all hallmarks of a truly distinguished estate.

Today, Sottimano is regarded as one of the top producers in Barbaresco, with wines that evoke the legendary finesse of Burgundy’s greatest crus.