Sottimano Barbaresco Fausoni 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sottimano
Label Name:
 
Barbaresco Fausoni
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Barbaresco, Neive)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 96 (Nov 6, 2024). Jeb Dunnuck 96+ (May 6, 2025). organic farming; long maceration and ~18–24 months ageing in wood. Sources: Sottimano technical page, LebendigeWeine product sheet, Skurnik retail notes, Superiore. de technical analysis

Tasting Note
Fragrant Nebbiolo: dried rose, red cherry and pomegranate with white pepper, menthol and slate. Bright acidity, fine chalky tannins, medium body and a long savory-mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged pecorino or other hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑braised short ribs, Korean BBQ, umami mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; spontaneous (indigenous) fermentation with extended maceration and submerged cap; aged ~18–24 months in large oak casks/Burgundy barrels; minimal fining/filtration; organically farmed vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Family-run Sottimano (founded 1970s), ~18 ha across five Barbaresco crus. Fausoni is a south‑west-facing MGA in Neive; the estate has practiced organic viticulture for decades and emphasizes terroir-driven Nebbiolo.