Sottimano - Barbaresco DOCG - Fausoni - Rouge - 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 quest for excellence and authenticity, the Sottimano family crafts wines of breathtaking finesse in Piedmont, Italy, with a remarkable capacity for aging. These providential reds, sincere and full-bodied, showcase the distinctiveness of Italy's great terroirs, especially those of Barbaresco and Barbera.

Their wines are generous and passionate, reflecting an enthusiasm for Burgundy's delicate craftsmanship. The Sottimanos enhance the local varietals' nobility, expressing the natural elegance of this cutting-edge terroir. Parcel vinification, organic farming, and flawless aging are all hallmarks of the estate's success.

Today, it stands as one of the finest estates in Barbaresco, with wines that powerfully echo the legendary finesse of the great Burgundies.