SOTTIMANO
Barbaresco Currá

  • Wine in organic approach
  • Red
  • 2019
  • Italy (Piedmont)
SOTTIMANO Barbaresco Currá 2019 bottle 75cl

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The Sottimano family estate is the most Burgundian of Piedmont's producers: small vineyard (18 ha) made up of parcels scattered over the Barbaresco appellation, vines aged between 25 and 60 years, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, maturing for one year on lees for malolactic fermentation, no use of sulphur until the final bottling without filtering or fining. All Sottimano wines are distinguished by fine, fresh fruit and soft tannins.

The plot-based cuvées (1.5 ha maximum) express the diversity of terroirs and exposures like the Burgundian "climats":
- Pajoré, with its limestone subsoil, is structured by beautifully velvety tannins;
- Fausoni has finesse and elegance;
- Currà, the only south-facing terroir, is richer, riper and has a longer ageing potential. His 2016 was rated 95+/100 by Galloni "Currà captures all the magic and mystery that are the essential qualities of a first-rate Nebbiolo. I loved it."

To keep or to drink :
Ready to drink
Apogée :
2025-2035

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  • 7345
    2022 Italy (Piedmont)
    • Red
    • Wine in organic approach
    22,50 € incl. VAT bottle 75cl
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    The Sottimano family estate is the most Burgundian of Piedmont's producers: small vineyard (18 ha) made up of parcels scattered over the Barbaresco appellation, vines aged between 25 and 60 years, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, maturing for one year on lees for malolactic fermentation, no use of sulphur until the final bottling without filtering or fining. All Sottimano wines are distinguished by fine, fresh fruit and soft tannins.

    Nice entry into the range with the Langhe (rated 90/100 in 2020 by Galloni) gathering the young vines (15 years old) of their different vineyards.

    The 2022 vintage in the press :

    Vinous (A. Galloni - September 2023): 91/100 "The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo is Barbaresco in all but name because of its slightly earlier release. Crushed flowers, spice, tobacco, cedar and bright Nebbiolo acids are nicely delineated. In 2022, the Langhe Nebbiolo has a bit more mid-palate richness than in most years, but that is not a bad thing for a wine meant to be enjoyed over the near and medium term."

    To keep or to drink:
    Ready to drink
    Apogée:
    2022-2028
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  • 7969
    2020 Italy (Piedmont)
    • Red
    • Wine in organic approach
    61,00 € incl. VAT bottle 75cl
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    The Sottimano family estate is the most Burgundian of Piedmont's producers: small vineyard (18 ha) made up of parcels scattered over the Barbaresco appellation, vines aged between 25 and 60 years, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, maturing for one year on lees for malolactic fermentation, no use of sulphur until the final bottling without filtering or fining. All Sottimano wines are distinguished by fine, fresh fruit and soft tannins.

    The plot-based cuvées (1.5 ha maximum) express the diversity of terroirs and exposures like the Burgundian "climats":
    - Pajoré, with its limestone subsoil, is structured by beautifully velvety tannins;
    - Fausoni has finesse and elegance;
    - Currà, the only south-facing terroir, is richer, riper and has a longer ageing potential.

    The 2020 vintage in the press :

    Vinous (A. Galloni - September 2022): 97+/100 “The 2020 Barbaresco Pajorè is a textbook wine from this site. A wine of depth and stature, the Pajorè is so impressive, even just bottled. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice and menthol race across the palate as the 2020 shows off its obvious pedigree. Time in the glass brings out a whole range of spice, balsamic-infused nuances that build into the palate-straining finish. The 2020 is shaping up to be truly magnificient.”

    To keep or to drink:
    Wait 1 to 2 years
    Apogée:
    2025-2035
    More
  • 5081
    2018 Italy (Piedmont)
    • Red
    • Wine in organic approach
    58,50 € incl. VAT bottle 75cl
    More

    The Sottimano family estate is the most Burgundian of Piedmont's producers: small vineyard (18 ha) made up of parcels scattered over the Barbaresco appellation, vines aged between 25 and 60 years, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, maturing for one year on lees for malolactic fermentation, no use of sulphur until the final bottling without filtering or fining. All Sottimano wines are distinguished by fine, fresh fruit and soft tannins.

    The plot-based cuvées (1.5 ha maximum) express the diversity of terroirs and exposures like the Burgundian "climats":
    - Pajoré, with its limestone subsoil, is structured by beautifully velvety tannins;
    - Fausoni has finesse and elegance;
    - Currà, the only south-facing terroir, is richer, riper and has a longer ageing potential.

    The 2018 vintage in the press :

    Vinous (A. Galloni - September 2021): 95/100 "The 2018 Barbaresco Pajorè is quite closed. It shows all the translucent elegance of all the wines in the range. Spice, mineral, melted road tar, rose petal, leather and lavender bring out the darker, more balsamic inflections of Nebbiolo. This potent, structured Barbaresco is quite backward today. Readers need to be especially patient."

    To keep or to drink:
    Ready to drink
    Apogée:
    2025-2035
    More
  • 7970
    2020 Italy (Piedmont)
    • Red
    • Wine in organic approach
    61,00 € incl. VAT bottle 75cl
    More

    The Sottimano family estate is the most Burgundian of Piedmont's producers: small vineyard (18 ha) made up of parcels scattered over the Barbaresco appellation, vines aged between 25 and 60 years, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, maturing for one year on lees for malolactic fermentation, no use of sulphur until the final bottling without filtering or fining. All Sottimano wines are distinguished by fine, fresh fruit and soft tannins.

    The plot-based cuvées (1.5 ha maximum) express the diversity of terroirs and exposures like the Burgundian "climats":
    - Pajoré, with its limestone subsoil, is structured by beautifully velvety tannins;
    - Fausoni has finesse and elegance;
    - Currà, the only south-facing terroir, is richer, riper and has a longer ageing potential.

    The 2020 vintage in the press :

    Vinous (A. Galloni - October 2023): 97/100 "The 2020 Barbaresco Fausoni is one of the most captivating wines I have ever tasted here. Bright, focused and vertical in bearing, the 2020 possesses tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions. Macerated red cherry, mint, white pepper, tobacco and cedar add lift and energy throughout. Moreover, the typically incisive Fausoni tannins are beautifully integrated."

    To keep or to drink:
    Wait 1 to 2 years
    Apogée:
    2025-2035
    More
  • 5082
    2018 Italy (Piedmont)
    • Red
    • Wine in organic approach
    58,50 € incl. VAT bottle 75cl
    More

    The Sottimano family estate is the most Burgundian of Piedmont's producers: small vineyard (18 ha) made up of parcels scattered over the Barbaresco appellation, vines aged between 25 and 60 years, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, maturing for one year on lees for malolactic fermentation, no use of sulphur until the final bottling without filtering or fining. All Sottimano wines are distinguished by fine, fresh fruit and soft tannins.

    The plot-based cuvées (1.5 ha maximum) express the diversity of terroirs and exposures like the Burgundian "climats":
    - Pajoré, with its limestone subsoil, is structured by beautifully velvety tannins;
    - Fausoni has finesse and elegance;
    - Currà, the only south-facing terroir, is richer, riper and has a longer ageing potential.

    The 2018 vintage in the press :

    Vinous (A. Galloni - September 2021): 94/100 "The 2018 Barbaresco Fausoni is another super-classic wine in this range of Sottimano. Floral, spice and orange peel accents lend brightness to this ethereal, super-expressive Barbaresco. The 2018 will need a few years in bottle to soften, but it is quite pretty. This classically austere Barbaresco will appeal most to readers with traditionally leaning palates."

    To keep or to drink:
    Ready to drink
    Apogée:
    2025-2035
    More