- Nebbiolo from 50 to 70-year-old vines planted in Treiso to soils rich in limestone
- Maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts over 25 days in French barrels coopered expressly for Sottimano by Francois Frères in Burgundy
- Aged in barrel for approximately 24 months, half of this time on its lees
- 10-15% of the barrels used for aging this wine are new, the remaining barrels 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-21-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
96
Date
2024-05-09
"So perfumed, the 2021 Pajorè from Sottimano is a stunner, with enticing aromas of mocha, ripe red berry, camphor, violet and forest floor. The intense, full-bodied palate is super savory, delivering succulent raspberry, Marasca cherry, baking spice, star anise and hints of hazelnut before a cool, minty finish. Tightly knit, close-grained tannins provide support while bright acidity keeps it balanced and energized. A gorgeous wine. Drink 2028–2036. Abv: 14.5%"
VinePair
Score
96
Date
2024-06-13
"The 2021 Barbaresco PajorŠ is a wild, exotic wine that marries the intensity of the year with tons of classic structure. There's plenty of richness and body, but the PajorŠ is pretty shut down today, as it almost always is at this stage. Sage, lavender, menthol, licorice and a whole range of balsamic influences build into the potent, brooding finish."
Vinous
Score
96+
Date
2024-10-29
"The 2021 Barbaresco Pajorè has shut down massively since I tasted it last year. Dried herbs, menthol, incense, game and tobacco infuse the palate with tremendous complexity. Readers will find an austere, classically built Barbaresco for the cellar. Time in the glass brings out the natural breadth and structure of Pajorè. Quite simply, this is an archetype. What a wine."
Wine Advocate
Score
96+
Date
2025-01-30
"This wine comes from a 1.5-hectare plot with white soils and 40- to 50-year-old vines. Pajoré tends to produce austere wines with an etched mineral note and without the glossy softness you can get in some of the other parcels. The Sottimano 2021 Barbaresco Pajoré saw submerged-cap fermentation until January 20, 2022, marking one of the longest maceration times to date for this estate. This pretty wine has a ferrous or metallic note coupled with crushed mineral. These shape an angular, almost cubist personality. However, you also get tart cassis and crushed peppercorn. The wine is indeed more austere, and this bodes well for a long aging window. The tannins are grippy and tight. Production is 6,000 bottles."