Sottimano - Barbaresco DOCG - Fausoni - Red - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 red Barbaresco Fausoni perfectly captures the nuances of its soil, with a very mineral profile and fresh, light floral and smoky aromas. Despite the warmth of the vintage, the wine preserves its freshness and delicacy, in a wonderfully nuanced score. All this is reminiscent, of course, of the great Burgundian Pinot Noirs... A wine that should be cellared to mature and enjoy to the full. Rated 93/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Aged in barrels for around 24 months, most of which on the lees. 15% of the oak barrels are new and all come from the François Frères cooperage in Burgundy.

Color:

Red with beautiful intensity and brilliance and depth.

Nose:

Fascinating nuances of ripe, fresh nebbiolo with red berry flavors and mineral notes.

Palate:

Ample and voluptuous, the palate is light, supple and pleasant, with velvety tannins and a fine, delicate structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fiorentina steak, goose confit, pheasant with grapes.

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.