- 100% Barbera from two different vineyards in Neive: Basarin and San Cristoforo
- Fermentation and maceration lasts 25 days
- No selected yeasts are used
- Malolactic fermentation in 15% new French oak barrels coopered expressly for Sottimano by Francois Frères in Burgundy
- Ages 15-16 months
- No filtering and no fining prior to bottling
- 1,000 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbera d'Alba
Variety:
Barbera
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SOT-03-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
90-92
Date
2023-10-23
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2025-01-30
"The Sottimano 2022 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero was born in a vintage that was quite problematic for Andrea Sottimano, especially in terms of his Nebbiolo. He decided not to make his single-vineyard Barbarescos in 2022. Barbera, however, is a different animal that reacts well to hot vintages. This wine reveals a dark character with baked plum and blackberry coulis. It's quite a mouthful and pleasantly chewy in texture."