Sottimano Barbaresco DOCG Cotta 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sottimano
Label Name:
 
Barbaresco DOCG Cotta
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barbaresco (Neive) — Cottà cru, Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Vinous 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 94

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (raspberry, cherry) with dried rose, licorice, tobacco and forest floor. Medium-bodied, elegant, with fine powdery tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted or braised red meats, saddle of venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake/soy-braised dishes, rich Chinese braises.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; spontaneous (indigenous) fermentation with extended maceration (~40–60 days, submerged cap), slow malolactic in wood, aged 20–24 months in large oak/barriques; unfiltered, minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Sottimano; winery founded by Rino (late 1960s). Cottà vineyard purchased 1969 (2.8 ha) with very old vines; practicing organic viticulture and traditional cellar methods.