2017 Sottimano Barbera D'Alba Pairolero, Piedmont
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The fermentation and the maceration of the skins normally takes about 25 days. No selected yeasts are used. The malolactic fermentation happens in French barrels coopered expressively for us by Francois Frères in Burgundy. The wine stays in these barrels for approximately 15-16 months, half of this time on its lees.
15% of the barrels used for aging this wine are new, the remaining 85% have previously been used up to 4 times. There is no filtering and no fining prior to bottling.
The Barbera Pairolero has a dark, inky red, with loads of red fruits, minerals and a touch of graphite on the nose with a long, rich taste in which the fruity components and the spicy notes are well balanced by a good acidity.
The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero is a gorgeous wine and a standout in this range. Stylistically, it is also one of the wines here that has changed the most in recent years, with a move toward more freshness and energy. Sweet red cherry, mint, blood orange and spice give the 2017 striking vibrancy to play off the naturally rich fruit of the year. I am dating myself, but I still remember when the Barbera here was inky black! Those days are long gone.
91/100 Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Drink: 2020 - 2029
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont, Barbera dAlba |
| Varietals | Barbera |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 91 |
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