Sottimano - Barbaresco DOCG - Basarin - Red - 2020

Wine:

Nestled in a stunning landscape of orchards and vineyards, the 2020 Red Barbaresco Basarin is a magnificent wine crafted from 60-year-old vines. Sourced from sandy soils across two hectares, this Barbaresco is generous and highly seductive, with vibrant notes of black fruits, especially juicy cherry, spices, and a touch of noble oak. Full-bodied yet never overdone, its smooth tannins and concentrated structure offer perfect balance. On this sunny vintage, the estate has preserved the freshness and inherent delicacy that defines the appellation, with an added floral touch. A stellar vintage, rich and powerful yet refined, it’s best decanted for an hour or two. With a cellaring potential of 10 to 15 years, this wine is sure to evolve beautifully. Rated 93/100 by Parker and 95/100 by our Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, indigenous yeasts. Fermentation and maceration on skins. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels.
Unfined, unfiltered wine.

Color:

Bright ruby-garnet red.

Nose:

Tender fruit nuances, intense aromas of juicy black cherries accented by a hint of spice.

Palate:

This cuvée showcases impressive concentration with a fine, delicate texture. The mid-palate reveals lovely suppleness, delivering warm flavours of perfectly ripe fruit.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Osso bucco, grilled beef, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2038

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.