2016 WineMag
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96 pt.
Sottimano 2010 Riserva (Barbaresco)
“This dazzling red is still in its infancy but promises to bloom into a stunning beauty. It opens with delicate aromas of red rose, perfumed berry, forest floor, exotic spice, aromatic herb and a light balsamic note. Energy abounds on the full-bodied, elegant palate, which delivers bright red cherry, strawberry, white pepper and licorice alongside a backbone of vibrant acidity and firm, refined tannins. Drink 2020–2040.”
94 pt.
Sottimano 2012 Fausoni (Barbaresco)
“This beautifully balanced wine boasts and enviable combination of structure and finesse. It opens with enticing aromas of pressed rose, iris, wild berry, cake spice and a whiff of pressed powder while the full-bodied palate delivers ripe black cherry, crushed raspberry, white pepper, star anise and clove. Firm, ultra-fine tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2032.”
94 pt.
Sottimano 2011 Currà (Barbaresco)
“Luminous and linear, this structured wine is delicately perfumed with notes of violet, rose, fragrant berry and a whisper of dark cooking spice. The young, radiant palate offers juicy cherry, black raspberry, white pepper and star anise alongside bracing but ultra-fine tannins. It boasts great energy and needs several years to unwind. Drink 2021–2036.”
94 pt.
Sottimano 2012 Pajorè (Barbaresco)
“A classic Nebbiolo fragrance of red rose, perfumed berry, baking spice and a whiff of earth emerges on this stunning wine. Firm, polished tannins weave through the elegantly structured palate, effortlessly supporting juicy wild cherry, crushed raspberry, white pepper and star anise while bright acidity keeps it fresh. It’s still young and needs to unwind before it can fully develop. Drink 2019–2032.”
93 pt.
Sottimano 2012 Cottà (Barbaresco)
“Aromas of red berry, tilled earth, menthol and dark cooking spice unfold in the glass. The structured, elegant palate doles out ripe wild cherry, mint, licorice, blood orange and chopped herb alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. It’s still tight so let it unwind for a few more years. Drink after 2019.”