- Nebbiolo from 45-year-old vines planted in Neive to soils composed of sand and clay
- Fermentation and maceration on the skins for about 40 days with indigenous yeasts
- Malolactic fermentation in French barrels coopered expressly for Sottimano by Francois Frères in Burgundy
- The wine remains on the lees for approximately 24 months
- 10% of the barrels used for aging this wine are new; the remaining 90% have previously been used up to 4 times
- No fining or filtration
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SOT-20-21 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
96
Date
2024-05-09
"Aromas of mocha mingle with underbrush, blue flower and exotic brown spice on the intensely fragrant Fausoni from Sottimano. On the palate, firm, fine-grained tannins accompany spiced cranberry, blood orange, licorice and chocolate. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. This will be even better in a few more years once it has fully come together. Drink 2028–2036. Abv: 14.5%"
Vinous
Score
96+
Date
2024-10-29
"The 2021 Barbaresco Fausoni is bright, nervy and finely cut. Crushed rocks, white pepper, incense, red fruit, pink grapefruit and orange peel all scream out of the glass. Nervy and sinewy, with tons of top-end brightness, the Fausoni is a rock star. But it's also a wine for readers who appreciated the more linear, classically austere style of Barbaresco."
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
2024-11-06
"Offering macerated cherry and kirsch notes, this effusive red features plenty of red fruit, rose hip, eucalyptus and light tar flavors. Firms up nicely, leaving a chalky feel on the long finish. Offers a refined texture, with great harmony and intensity. Best from 2027 through 2045. —B.S."