Barbera d'Alba Pairolero Sottimano 2016
14.5%
1.5L
Intensity
The domain's only cuvée of Barbera: here's one not to be missed.
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Barbera d'Alba Pairolero Sottimano 2016
The wine
This is the only cuvée produced from Barbera at the domain; the wine is concentrated, with a central aromatic focus on ripe fruits and okay notes from its 15-month élevage. Elegant and fruity on the whole.
About the Producer Sottimano
Rino Sottimano acquired this domaine in 1975 and was joined by his son Andrea in 1994. The domaine places a great emphasis on tending its vines and cultivating its various terroirs organically. Combining tradition and modernity, the domaine ages its wines in barrels, following the Burgundy method (20% in new barrels), rejecting large barrels as incompatible with the ethos of the domaine. The wines are not filtered or fined.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 1 magnum
Level : 1 NormalObservation : 1 Slightly marked labelOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 14.5 %
Region : Italy - Piedmont
Appellation : Barbera d'Alba
Owner : Sottimano
Vintage : 2016
Colour : red
Service temperature : 16°
Size (in ha) : 13 hectares
Volume : 12 bottles
Intensity : leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma : black fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine