Sottimano - 'Pairolero' Barbera d'Alba 2023

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• Origin: Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy
• Appellation: Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC
• Grape variety: 100% Barbera
• Alcohol percentage: approx. 15.0%
• Style: Rich, intense, fleshy and pure fruit
• Aging potential: Now until 2031+
• Rating: approx. 92/100 Vinous – 90–92/100 Wine Advocate

The Barbera Pairolero 2023 displays aromas of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, spices and light balsamic notes. The wine is full-bodied, powerful and intense, with lively acidity and a juicy, long finish.

Vinification.
Manual harvest followed by natural fermentation. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for approximately 15 months in tonneaux and barriques, mostly used wood. After bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for a short time before release.

The domain.
Sottimano’s approach to Barbera focuses on concentration and natural elegance. The wine comes from calcareous and sandy soils and is vinified with minimal intervention and great respect for terroir, resulting in a powerful, yet elegant Barbera.