2016 Barbaresco, Cottá, Sottimano, Piedmont, Italy
Ready, but will improve
Sottimano produces wines from four different Barbaresco crus: Cottà, Fausoni, Pajoré and Currá, as well as a Riserva from old vines in Pajoré and Cottà. They also make wines from other local grape varieties, such as Barbera, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo.
The winery practices organic viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar, using indigenous yeasts, no fining or filtering, and only moderate use of oak. The wines are typically elegant, expressive and balanced, with a distinctive character and personality.