COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Sottimano
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbaresco 'Basarin' DOCG from Sottimano is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the prestigious Basarin cru in Neive, Piedmont. The Sottimano family, with a long history in the region, practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing minimal intervention in the cellar. The Basarin vineyard, characterized by old vines (50-70 years) and calcareous marl soils, yields grapes that produce a wine of significant complexity and structure. The 2021 vintage was particularly favorable, with a late harvest contributing to the wine's energy and precision. This wine is known for its ability to combine power with finesse, offering a distinctive profile.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€83
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vine age in the Basarin cru ranges from 50 to 70 years.
Fact 02
The wine undergoes an exceptionally long maceration period, up to three months.
Fact 03
Sottimano practices organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage was a late-ripening year, with harvest concluding in late October.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barbaresco 'Basarin' DOCG is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on the Basarin cru. Sottimano employs organic and biodynamic farming practices with low yields. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open-top stainless steel tanks, followed by an extended maceration period of up to three months using the submerged cap technique. The wine then ages for 20-24 months in French oak barriques and large botti. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, reflecting the producer's commitment to minimal intervention and preserving the wine's natural character.
