Barbaresco Fausoni 2016 - Sottimano

Tasting notes

"(...)The 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni lets fly those menthol notes that are so characteristic of this vineyard in Neive. Slightly more balsamic in its aromatic profile than the other Barbarescos, this expression of Nebbiolo, sitting sur lies for two years, shows a very different tannic feel in a wine that offers surprising freshness and purity. Those minty Neive notes, its direct and linear nature, plus the very precise and sharply managed tannins make this cru a winner in my book.. (...)"

Source: Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

Az. Agr. Sottimano was founded in 1975 by Maggiore Sottimano. 

Today, Maggiore’s son Andrea is the winemaker and uses his father’s 30+ years of experience to make decisions in the vineyard. Andrea has a light hand in the cellar and may be Barbareco's most forward-thinking producer. Macerations for Nebbiolo are around 18 days, malolactic fermentation occurs naturally without warming the cellars, in barrique, on the lees for up to 12 months with no sulfur. Fermentation happens with natural, ambient yeasts and the wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.

The vineyards are farmed organically with cover crops promoting bio-diversity. By doing less, Andrea is taking risks, but moving foward and exploring new ground in terms of transparent, natural wines. These are among the most terroir-driven wines in the Langhe and the future is extremely bright at this estate. 

Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Piemont
  • Appellation Barbaresco
  • Vintage 2016
  • Rating Robert Parker: 95 /100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: 2025-2040
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)
  • grape variety Nebbiolo

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