"A visit to the Sottimano estate on the border of the municipalities of Neive and Barbaresco, and a chat with young Andrea and his father, Rino, reveal the clear-headedness, care, research and enthusiasm that they bring to their work in the vineyard and cellar. They have14 hectares planted to vine that they run with the help of the rest of the family. But proof of the Sottimano pudding is in our tatstings... The wines presented were excellent and revealed a technical expertise based on skilful use of small barrels and examplary stylistic precision and cleanliness."
- Gambero Rosso Italian Wines 2007
"Sottimano is one of the leading producers in Barbaresco. Readers should check out Issue 178 for value-priced wines from this estate, which has been on a roll for a few years. Simply put, there are few, if any, growers in Barbaresco that offer this level of consistency throughout their entire range. Sottimano’s 2005 Barbarescos have always shown superb balance. They are on average slightly fresher than the 2004s, with a touch less concentration, something that is very much in keeping with the qualities of the vintage."
- Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate, Octobre 2008 (édition #179)
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92 ! "sumptuous and rich in its massive dark fruit, flowers, minerals and spices. This is one of the more intense, full-bodied Barberas readers will come across in 2007, and it is utterly delicicous. The 2007 Pairolero is an inspired effort!"The Wine Advocate (Parker), #185, octobre 2009
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90 ! "The 2007 Dolcetto d’Alba Bric del Salto reveals balsamic overtones wrapped around a core of dark red fruits, spices and minerals. Made in a totally elegant and finessed style, it represents the essence of first-rate Dolcetto from Barbaresco."The Wine Advocate (Parker), #178
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90 ! "Sottimano’s 2006 Langhe Nebbiolo is made from the Basarin vineyard... The wine possesses the super-ripe qualities of the vintage in its candied cherries, flowers and spices. A wine that would give many producers’ Barbarescos a run for their money, Sottimano’s Langhe Nebbiolo is a first-class effort in every way. It is one of the most compelling values in wine today. Simply put, it is awesome"The Wine Advocate (Parker), #178
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92 ! "The 2005 Barbaresco Fausoni is remarkably dense and fruit-driven in this vintage. Raspberries, flowers, menthol and sweet spices flow from this medium-bodied Barbaresco. The wine offers outstanding length and well-integrated tannins."The Wine Advocate (Parker), #179
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93 ! "This massive, brooding Barbaresco flows from the glass with waves of ripe dark fruit, menthol, spices, minerals and French oak. The tannins are broad, but the wine has more than enough stuffing to provide balance. This is the freshest and most vibrant of these 2005 Barbarescos, and will accordingly require the most patience, but it is a gem."The Wine Advocate (Parker), #179  |
