Sottimano, Barbaresco DOCG, Curra
1998, Piemonte, Italy
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Colour / Type Red
Bottle size 75cl
Alcohol 14%
Grape Nebbiolo
Average score 90
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Sottimano Barbaresco DOCG Curra, a luxurious red wine hailing from the prestigious wine region of Piemonte, Italy. Crafted with precision and care, this 1998 vintage is sure to impress even the most discerning connoisseurs. With its deep red color and rich, complex flavors, this red wine is a true masterpiece. The Barbaresco DOCG classification guarantees the highest quality, while the 750ml bottle size is perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring on your own. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of fine wines, LadyWine is your go-to destination for exceptional wines like Sottimano Barbaresco DOCG Curra. Elevate your wine collection and experience the best that Italy has to offer with this remarkable red wine. Cheers to good taste and unforgettable moments!
About Sottimano
The man in charge of the estate is Andrea Sottimano, who recently took over from his father Rino, who founded the estate. The family owns parcels in five crus and produces four distinctive Barbarescos, each vinified identically and aged in French barriques. As with crus in Burgundy, tasting is the best way to understand the nuances of each of these extraordinary terroirs. Fausoni is always the most floral, elegant, as well as being the most accessible in youth. Curr and Cott , which surround the family residence and winemaking facility, are wines of great density and structure, wines built for the long haul. Pajor combines the best of both, showing power yet with great finesse. The vineyard of the cru Basarin, which was purchased in 2002, is principally younger vines whose grapes are destined for the family s Langhe Nebbiolo. As with tradition in Piedmont, Sottimano also makes a Dolcetto and a Barbera d Alba. The portfolio finishes with a tasty curiosity as Andrea decided to make a Brachetto, which is vinified dry, called Mat . The approach here is one of minimal intervention: indigenous yeasts, no fining, or filtering. No insecticides are used and only organic fertilizers are used, and only minimally. Each of their four cru Barbarescos is given the same treatment to allow the uniqueness of each cru to express itself. Fermentation is done in oak, of which about 30% is new, followed by 18-20 months in neutral barriques.