Sottimano - Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC - Pairolero - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Red Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero is a wine of elegance and freshness. Pure and aromatic, with fine notes of graphite, sage and juicy cherry, it is immediately accessible and totally obvious. This is a wine to be enjoyed slightly chilled, in a large glass or aerated in a carafe before serving. It will keep for well over ten years.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Fermentation and maceration for 25 days using only indigenous yeasts. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged on lees for 16 months in oak barrels (15% new), all from the François Frères cooperage in Burgundy. No filtration or fining.

Color:

Bright crimson red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Rich, fragrant aromas of red fruits, black cherries and subtle spicy notes.

Palate:

With velvety tannins and a balanced, powerful structure, this cuvée blends elegance and refinement.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb with herb crusts, duck with olives or cherries, beef a la plancha or grilled, beef fillet with mushroom crust.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts

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.