Barbaresco

Terre da Vinos farbintensiver Barbaresco La Casa in Collina duftet interessant nach welken Blumen, Weichseln und Tabak. Höchst ausgewogen der Geschmack mit seiner vorzüglichen Persistenz. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin. In der Nase nach Tomatenpaste, Himbeere, ein Hauch getrocknetes Rosenblatt, im Nachhall nach Preiselbeere. Am Gaumen mit klarer Frucht, saftigem Verlauf, leichtem Salz und mittlerem Gewicht." Falstaff

"A layered, fruity red with ripe tannins with sweet strawberries, orange peel and walnut undertones. Full-bodied, rich and beautiful. Drink after 2021." James Suckling

Helles Rubinrot mit orangen Reflexen. Feines Bouquet nach Veilchen, Waldboden und einer balsamischen Kampfer-Note. Am Gaumen Marasca-Kirsche, etwas Himbeere, Lakritz und eine Minznote. Frische Säure und das richtige Maß eleganter Tannine runden das lebendige und lange Finale ab. SUPERIORE.DE

"Packed with plum, cherry, earth, tobacco and iron flavors, this red is as savory as it is fruity. Firms up on the finish, with mouthcoating tannins leaving their mark on the finish. Eucalyptus and rosemary accents linger." Wine Spectator

"Red cherries with hints of cassis and earth, against a background of solid, spicy oak. Medium-bodied with firm oak and fruit tannins and a rather chewy finish. Give this two or three of years to even out." James Suckling

"The Fontanabianca 2018 Barbaresco is taut and elegant, showing the kind of bright primary fruit that should accompany this wine as it begins and completes its aging trajectory. The wine is very silky and fine, and it shows a nuanced texture that gives this bottle its competitive edge. Fruit comes from a 4.5-hectare site with south and southeast exposures and calcareous clay soils." Robert Parker

In einem tiefen, lebendigen Rubin- bis Granatrot zeigt sich der Barbaresco mit dem weitläufigen Bouquet von roten Früchten und Gebäck und einem mineralischen Anflug. Geschmacklich überzeugt er durch eine reiche, solide Struktur sowie eine kontinuierliche Entwicklung, die in einem langatmigen duftentsprechenden Finale endet. Die in Italien führende Winzergenossenschaft zeigt jedes Jahr bereits mit ihrem Basis-Barbaresco, wozu sie und ihre Mitglieder in der Lage sind. Complimenti! SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted blind. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Lifted sour-cherry and raspberry nose. Elegant raspberry fruit palate which has a medium-weight feel to it and coating tannins. Long and still youthful. Promising." Jancis Robinson

"The 2017 Barbaresco shows just how appealing this vintage can be. In 2017, the warm, dry growing season gave the Barbaresco an extra kick of richness that fills out its frame and adds so much immediacy. Sweet red berry fruit, cinnamon, rose petal and mint are open in the glass, but it is the wine’s seductive radiance that wins the day. Pora, Ovello, Montestefano, Muncagota and Rio Sordo are the main vineyards used for the straight Barbaresco. The 2017 is such an inviting and expressive wine. Don’t miss it!" Vinous

Cognos Barbaresco aus der Top-Lage Bordini ist ein zentrierter und fester Nebbiolo, der eher zu den kräftigeren Vertretern der Appellation zählt. Er offenbart sein großes Aromen-Potenzial allerdings erst auf den zweiten Blick: Kirsche, Brombeere, Anklänge von Gewürzen und ein wenig frisch gehackte Minze. Dann etwas Spekulatius, Walnuss, salzige Töne und Tabak. Säure und Tannin bilden eine perfekte Symbiose und zugleich das Rückgrat dieses imposanten Barbarescos, der viele Jahre Freude machen wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Even at a relatively spritely age, the 2016 Barbaresco Bordini is showing some carefully evolved notes and a subdued style. The wine feels well contoured and shaped with softened layers of bramble and wild berry. There is bright elegance and grace here. Pair it with some mild goat or sheep milk cheeses, such as robiola." Robert Parker

"The 2016 Barbaresco Bordini is a classy, polished wine. This is an especially gracious wine from Bordini, where the Barbarescos are often bigger. Sweet spice, tobacco, menthol, licorice and cloves add lovely shades of nuance. Dark in its expression and also tightly wound, the 2016 is very nicely done." Vinous

"Rose, cherry and licorice aromas and flavors are accented by leather, tobacco and spice in this focused and complex red. Balanced, but the dusty tannins will need a year or two to integrate." Wine Spectator

"A ripe but balanced and very impressive Barbaresco. The first indications of this are the intense strawberry essence, leather, dried red plums and pretty, lifted orange rind. Beautifully mouth-filling and complex in the palate, drawing together strands of ripe tannin and flavorful fruit. Powerful on the robust but well articulated finish." James Suckling

"Camphor, dark spice, wild herbs and woodland berry aromas shape the nose. On the focused palate, bright acidity and taut, refined tannins accompany crushed raspberry, juicy Marasca cherry and star anise. Mint and orange zest notes give depth to the finish." Wine Enthusiast

Funkelndes Rubin. Ausdrucksstarkes, sehr duftiges Bouquet nach roter Steinfrucht, Waldbeeren, Minze und Leder. Saftiger, klarer Ansatz mit wohlproportionierten Tanninen. Wunderbar langes Finish mit reifen Beeren und Gewürzen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensives Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Ansprechende Nase mit feinen Noten nach Himbeere, Zwetschke und Granatapfel. Zeigt am Gaumen griffiges Tannin, viel süßer Schmelz, im Finale dann deutliche Holznoten." Falstaff

"Tasted blind. Dark and almost impenetrable ruby – oak? Oh, yes: sweetly oaked, deep, crushed dark-fruit nose. Lots of luscious, sweet oak, while the succulent fruit has already begun to integrate. Gripping yet ripe tannins. It is a lot of oak and although the fruit handles it more than well, I wonder if this will limit its ageing capacity. Right now it is super-hedonistic while the gripping structure truly adds pizzazz." Jancis Robinson

"The charming and dynamic Giorgio Pelissero produces this wine from six small sites throughout the Barbaresco region. It's aged mostly in large casks but also in some older barriques. The nose is lush and smoky, with very ripe cherry aromas. Suave and broad, it shows ample flesh and ripe tannins. It's a touch extracted and not very nuanced but it packs a punch and has good weight and length." Decanter

"Marked by spicy oak, this red is rich and laced with cherry, plum, menthol and tobacco flavors. Balanced and densely structured, showing length on the gripping finish." Wine Spectator

"The Pelissero 2016 Barbaresco Nubiola shows rich layers of dark fruit, spice, tar and pressed lilac. There is extra padding and fruit weight in this expression that comes from a sunny but classic vintage. The wine passes smoothly over the palate with integrated and a slightly dusty or dry quality to the tannins. This is a good near or medium-term Barbaresco." Robert Parker

Cognos Barbaresco aus der Top-Lage Bordini ist ein zentrierter und fester Nebbiolo, der eher zu den kräftigeren Vertretern der Appellation zählt. Er offenbart sein großes Aromen-Potenzial allerdings erst auf den zweiten Blick: Kirsche, Brombeere, Anklänge von Gewürzen und ein wenig frisch gehackte Minze. Dann etwas Spekulatius, Walnuss, salzige Töne und Tabak. Säure und Tannin bilden eine perfekte Symbiose und zugleich das Rückgrat dieses imposanten Barbarescos, der viele Jahre Freude machen wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Barbaresco Bordini reveals a dark garnet color with shiny ruby highlights. With fruit from Neive, you get some soft cherry fruit, redcurrant, licorice, lavender and sweet spice all carefully woven together. The wine's texture is smooth and tight, showing delicate elegance throughout." Robert Parker

"Rich yet lacy in texture, shored up by refined tannins, this red offers cherry, currant, floral and mineral flavors. Linear and long, with a fruit-filled aftertaste, showing fine harmony and expression." Wine Spectator

Mittelkräftiges Rubinrot, feines Rosenbouquet mit Anklängen an Tee und getrocknete Kräuter. Schönes Schwarzkirsch-Aroma mit gut eingebundener Holznote macht ihn zu einem ausgewogenen und an keiner Stelle aufdringlichen Wein. Der Klimaverlauf 2016 gab diesem Nebbiolo zudem eine beeindruckende Präzision und Geradlinigkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Developed-looking mid ruby with bricky rim. Brooding, complex, deep nose with a hint of Moroccan leather. Generous but not yet fully open fruit, stitched together by gorgeous chewy tannins and ripe acidity. Good medium-term potential." Jancis Robinson

Die Nebbiolo-Trauben für diesen archetypischen Barbaresco stammen von Mergelböden in ca. 250 m Höhe. Nach zwei Jahren Ausbau im großen Holz und weiteren 6-7 (!) Jahren Flaschenreife kommt hier ein Wein auf den Markt, der mit seinen perfekt gereiften Tanninen und feinem süßen Schmelz auch dem ungeduldigen Nebbiolo-Fan bereits heute viel Freude bereitet.

Rubinrot mit granatroten Reflexen, überzeugendes, würziges Bouquet nach Veilchen, Moos, Rosenblätter und kleinen roten Früchten. Am Gaumen schöner Druck, dabei offenherzig, frisch und vollmundig, mit gut dosierten extraktsüßen Noten von Maraschinokirsche und einer wunderschönen Frucht, die in Verbindung mit dem feinmaschigen Tannin eine weitere große Zukunft verspricht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Still an elegant, fresh Barbaresco with strawberry, tar and hazelnut aromas and flavors, in a subtle, polished package. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. This is showing really well and drinking beautiful. Racy. Really well done, especially for the vintage." James Suckling

Die Nebbiolo-Trauben für diesen archetypischen Barbaresco aus dem Traumjahr 2010 stammen von Mergelböden in ca. 250 m Höhe. Nach zwei Jahren Ausbau im großen Holz und weiteren 8 (!) Jahren Flaschenreife kommt hier 10 Jahre nach der Lese ein Wein auf den Markt, der mit seinen perfekt gereiften Tanninen und feinem süßen Schmelz auch dem ungeduldigen Nebbiolo-Fan bereits heute viel Freude bereitet.

Rubinrot mit granatroten Reflexen, überzeugendes, würziges Bouquet nach Veilchen, Moos, Rosenblätter und kleinen roten Früchten. Am Gaumen schöner Druck, dabei offenherzig, frisch und vollmundig, mit gut dosierten extraktsüßen Noten von Maraschinokirsche und einer wunderschönen Frucht, die in Verbindung mit dem feinmaschigen Tannin eine weitere große Zukunft verspricht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dieser Barbaresco ent­spricht eben­so wie der Baro­lo der tra­di­tio­nel­len Sti­lis­tik mit lan­ger Mai­sche­gä­rung und Aus­bau im gro­ßen Holz­fass (zwei Jah­re), um dann über acht Jah­re auf der Fla­sche nach­zu­rei­fen, bevor er frei­ge­ge­ben wur­de. Im Moment ist die Bar­ba­res­co Riser­va fast noch deli­ka­ter als der Baro­lo. Viel­leicht liegt es dar­an, dass ein Bar­ba­res­co in der Regel nicht ganz so kräf­tig struk­tu­riert ist wie ein Baro­lo und des­halb etwas schnel­ler reift. Die­ser Bar­ba­res­co ist eben­falls druck­voll am Gau­men und besitzt das glei­che Feu­er wie der Baro­lo, ist aber etwas hel­ler und trans­pa­ren­ter in der Far­be. Er ver­strömt den Duft von Veil­chen und Wald­erd­bee­ren, einen Hauch von Nel­ken­ge­würz, glei­tet sei­dig über den Gau­men und ent­wi­ckelt dabei eine zar­te Mon Cheri-Süße." Dr. Jens Priewe (weinkenner.de)

"Dark plums, cherry liqueur and lots of cinnamon and spices, but also a fresher, herbal thread with heather and bracken. Full-bodied and dense on the palate, which frames layers of plush red fruit against very muscular tannins. Long and very chewy on the finish. This flavorful, old release still needs time." James Suckling

"Once in a while fate (or a far-sighted proprietor) delivers a wine to our judges in mature style, so that we can suddenly appreciate in the glass before us all of those qualities which normally we only sketch out in excited anticipation. So it is with this richly constituted Barbaresco Riserva from the very fine 2010 vintage. It's still dark and sombre in colour, though its hues are now beginning to brick a little. The aromas are resonant, expansive, lusciously ripe and now melting down into an almost truffley harmony. On the palate, meanwhile, the wine remains sturdily built and lushly fruited, but yet again time has brought an inner softness; all the flavoury threads are now gathered and woven together. No need to hurry, either, but if you want the pleasures of age, find them here." Decanter

Mitteltiefes Rubinrot mit orangenen Reflexen. Wunderbares Bouquet nach feinem Sauerkirsch- und Erdbeerkompott mit verhaltener Eichenwürze. Vielschichtig und saftig am Gaumen mit einem Potpourri von dunklen Früchten, umrahmt von einem feinkörnigen Tannin. Gut strukturiert führt er in einen interessanten, langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby with orange tinges. Closed and not showing much on the nose except for faint, sweet hints. Youthful and tightly built palate but with plenty of fruit on the finish. Gripping tannins that then melt on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Underbrush, balsamic notes, new leather and rose aromas lead the nose. Tight and assertive, the linear, full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, licorice and espresso framed in firm acidity and youthfully austere, close-grained tannins that leave a tight, rather austere finish. Give this time to fully unwind and open up." Wine Enthusiast

"The Fontanabianca 2016 Barbaresco Bordini is a very soft and accessible expression of Nebbiolo that shows some ripe fruit softness with bold cherry notes followed by spice, tobacco and tar. The wine delivers a very tightly knit texture, yet it is surprisingly forthcoming and generous at the same time. It's another great Barbaresco for grilled meats." Robert Parker

Mitteltiefes Rubinrot mit orangenen Reflexen. Wunderbares Bouquet nach feinem Sauerkirsch- und Erdbeerkompott mit verhaltener Eichenwürze. Vielschichtig und saftig am Gaumen mit einem Potpourri von dunklen Früchten, umrahmt von einem feinkörnigen Tannin. Gut strukturiert führt er in einen interessanten, langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted blind. Mid ruby with bricky rim. Deep, brooding nose with a hint of fruit pastry and succulent, dark fruit and dried cherry on the palate. Lots of juice on the finish, while the coating tannins give it grip." Jancis Robinson

"Packaged in the bottle with the black label, the Fontanabianca 2017 Barbaresco Bordini shows us a beautiful expression from Neive, one of the three principal comuni, or villages, that make up the appellation. The results here are tightly knit and firm, with lifted aromas of forest fruit, iron ore, cola and balsam herb. The tannins show some dryness, probably a consequence of the hot vintage, but the wine offers plenty of extra fruit padding and cushioning in order to hit the right balance. The final results are yielding and pliable." Robert Parker

"A firm, fresh red with raspberry, lemon-peel and light cedar undertones. It’s medium-bodied with chewy, polished tannins that are long and very intense. Just a baby. Give it time to come around. Better after 2022." James Suckling

Im Bouquet dunkle Früchte, nuanciert mit Gewürzen, Teer, Lakritz und wilden Beeren. Das Mundgefühl ist weich und geschmeidig mit einer dauernden und seidigen Textur. Hier kommt ein Nebbiolo, der Charakter und Persönlichkeit ausstrahlt. Barbaresco Vigneto Bordini ist eine präzise Interpretation der Traube, die mit Leichtigkeit eine feine Linie zwischen Eleganz und Kraft zeichnet. SUPERIORE.DE

"La Spinetta's 2018 Barbaresco Bordini is a very nuanced and streamlined expression. It opens softly to present aromas of red and purple currants. The elegance of the wine comes out, thanks to the subtle mineral tones of crushed limestone and dry earth that lift so delicately from the bouquet. The La Spinetta house style is normally richer and more concentrated, and this cool vintage comes as a nice surprise." Robert Parker

Pora überwältigt mit unglaublicher Komplexität und einer Aromenvielfalt, die von Himbeeren und Lakritz über Trockenblumen und Gewürze bis zu weißem Trüffel reicht. Im Geschmack bietet der Pora Noblesse und eine gewisse Ernsthaftigkeit, bevor er sich mit Biss und Saftigkeit öffnet und samtig weit ausklingt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Verheissungsvoller Duft nach Steinobst, Leder und Tabak; im Mund saftig, die Säure spürbar, das Tannin gut eingebunden, rassig und kraftvoll, dennoch finessenreich. Zu Rehrücken." Vinum

"Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Sweet, peppery raspberry nose with hints of strawberry jam. Clean-cut raspberry palate with plenty of acidity, but the fragrant fruit follows through. Fine layer of sandy tannins that become more prominent on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"I had tasted this vintage last year as a barrel sample. Now a fully complete wine, the 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Pora did not disappoint, and even jumped up a few points. The Riserva Pora opens to dark fruit intensity with a slightly more accessible quality. Those lovely floral tones of lavender and violet are ever present. After having spent three years in oak and another year in the bottle, this wine offers a looser mouthfeel in terms of tannic structure, making it a bit more open and immediate in personality. You could uncork this bottle in 2020 if you just can't wait, but ideally, it is meant for the longer haul." Robert Parker

"Although Pora is a relatively low-elevation site and can produce broad wines, Produttori's growers own almost half the cru, so they can select the best grapes for this Riserva. It's beautifully perfumed, with pure raspberry fruit. The palate is streamlined and poised, with a sleek texture and a remarkable purity of flavour, yet it doesn't lack structure and its fine acidity gives it drive and persistence." Decanter

"Round and supple, exuding cherry, berry, licorice, eucalyptus and tar flavors. Harmonious and well-built, with a long aftertaste of menthol." Wine Spectator

"The 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is a dark, sensual beauty. Deeply spiced and balsamic, with tremendous textural richness, the Pora is utterly beguiling. I can't remember a Pora with this much depth, textural resonance and brooding intensity. The 2014 needs at least a few years to be at its best, but it is superb even in the early going. I won't be surprised if the 2014 turns out to be better than this note suggests." VINOUS

Muncagota mit komplexem Duft von Kirschen und Himbeeren, Rauch, Tabak und Gewürzen bietet dem Gaumen schon jung eine bemerkenswerte Fülle, Süße und Länge. Ein gut strukturierter, klassischer Barbaresco, der uns schon heute und mit Sicherheit noch etliche Jahre Vergnügen bereitet. Unbestritten auch sein erstklassiges Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby and the most youthful looking of all the 2014 Riserva crus. Cool raspberry nose that is slow to open up. Intense yet not sweet raspberry palate that is fresh and concentrated and with a firm structure. Very complete, but needs time. A little vibrant and mouth-watering on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Lean and taut, this reveals mint, menthol, licorice, orange peel and subtle cherry flavors, all underscored by assertive tannins and lively acidity. An austere style, this will need time to come around." Wine Spectator

"The 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is another of the overachievers in this range. White pepper, bright red cherry, floral notes and mint cut through the fruit in this beautifully vivid, crystalline Barbaresco. There is a level of energy, drive and overall nuance in the 2014 I don't recall having seen in the past. The 2014 is a terrific Muncagota." VINOUS

"The 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is beautifully polished and bright, with dark berry fruit, ripe cherry, crushed stone and pressed flowers. The wine is compact and firm, and you feel the tannins and power in the mouth. The Muncagota remains slightly more closed in terms of the bouquet, but this will open up with some time." Robert Parker

Im Bouquet Eukalyptus und rote Beeren. Energiegeladener, tiefer und eleganter Barbaresco mit einem Füllhorn an Frucht, dazu etwas Rosenblüten und Gewürze. Wunderbar geschliffene Machart, eine der ganz großen Weine von Pelissero. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, leuchtendes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Kompakte Nase, zeigt Noten nach Roten Rüben, getrockneten Steinpilzen und Zwetschken. Rund und geschmeidig in Ansatz und Verlauf, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, im Finale fester Druck, sehr ausgewogen." Falstaff

"Plump, with cherry and strawberry fruit, licorice, eucalyptus and spice flavors. Fluid and fresh, this builds to a lingering finish, where dusty tannins reign. Very elegant." Wine Spectator

Hell und strahlend, mit viel Nebbiolo-Charakter, ist er eine gelungene Interpretation des ausgewogenen Jahrgangs. Im Bouquet süße rote Kirschen, Tabak, Minze, Anis und weißer Pfeffer. Am Gaumen mittelschwer und anmutig mit einer guten Balance aus Parfüm, Säure und Struktur. Mit weiterer Flaschenreife sieht er einer großartigen Entwicklung entgegen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, aufhellendes Rubingranat. Eröffnet in der Nase mit Noten nach Granatapfel und Rosen, etwas eingelegte Kirsche, dazu Trüffel. Zeigt am Gaumen feinmaschiges, recht griffiges Tannin, tiefe Struktur, baut sich in Schichten auf, im Finale lange mit festem Druck, hat Biss." Falstaff

"The Pio Cesare 2016 Barbaresco offers a subtle approach to Nebbiolo with a silky and graceful presence. The bouquet shows a nice and fanciful embroidery of wild berries, blue flowers and white licorice. Yes, these are the standard Nebbiolo traits, and this classic wine strives to deliver nothing more and nothing less than varietal purity. Any signs of the oak have been neatly folded into the delicate fiber of this Barbaresco. The wine represents a blend of fruit from Cascina Il Bricco, San Stefanetto, Bongiovanni and Rocche di Massalupo." Robert Parker

"Yum. Very fine tannins with a dusty texture. Plenty of subtle ripe strawberries, orange peel and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with a fresh, fruity finish. Tight and beautiful. Give it a year or two to open, but already a beauty." James Suckling

"Pio Cesare’s 2016 Barbaresco is, quite simply, everything Barbaresco should be. Medium in body and translucent, with a firm backbone of youthful Nebbiolo tannin, the 2016 is captivating from the very first taste. Rose petal, lavender, mint, blood orange and red berry fruit open effortlessly. This is textbook Barbaresco. I loved it." Vinous

Vanotu ist das Spitzengewächs von Pelissero und jedes Jahr sehr überzeugend. Attraktives Granatrot, konzentriertes, herzhaftes Bouquet mit feiner Tabak- und Ledernote. Großzügig auch am Gaumen, nach überreifen Sauerkirschen und mit dicht gewebten Tanninen. Ein spektakulärer und maskuliner Wein mit großem Lagerpotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensives leuchtes Rubinrot mit feinem Granatrand. Sehr präsente und dichte Nase, zeigt viel intensive Frucht, nach Brombeere, dunkler Kirsche und Zwetschke, im Hintergrund nach Trüffel. Dicht und kraftvoll im Ansatz, breitet sich gut aus, im hinteren Verlauf tritt deutlich das Holz zutage, trocknendes Tannin. Falstaff

"The flagship 2016 Barbaresco Vanotu is dense, plush and explosive. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice, leather, menthol and dried flowers all run through this rich, sumptuous Barbaresco. Even with all of its obvious richness and muscle, the 2016 retains a good bit of freshness. Readers need to give the 2016 time to settle down post bottling." Vinous

"A supple, elegant style, this offers cherry, floral, iron, tar, toasty and spice aromas and flavors. Fleshy midpalate, this stands up to the tannins that emerge on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2042." Wine Spectator

Transluzentes Purpur mit einem frischen, granatroten Rand. Das Bouquet ist ein Potpourri aus getrockneten Früchten, Zartbitter-Schokolade und zarter Nougat-Note. Eröffnet am Gaumen fruchtig-samtig und wird mit seiner Geradlinigkeit samt herrlich eingebundener Säure noch viele Jahre Freude machen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Broad-shouldered, with cherry, loam and licorice notes, this red boasts well-appointed tannins and bright acidity. Complex and chewy on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"Showing elegance and grace starting with the first sip, the 2015 Barbaresco Fausoni also reveals power and integration. You get both sides of the spectrum with this wine: silk and muscle. The bouquet emits aromas of pressed blue flower, rose hip, dried red currant, spice and fine licorice. The finish is compact and long in persistence." Robert Parker

"Deep, plum and floral nose, then a ripe and generous palate with considerable tannic power, but also very good balance. The dry, quite minerally finish is long and intense." James Suckling

"Just bottled, the 2015 Barbaresco Fausoni possesses a level of volume and intensity to a degree I have not seen in this wine before. Sweet, perfumed and super-inviting, the 2015 is going to be nearly impossible to resist in its youth. Virtually seamless in the glass, but with considerable supporting structure, the 2015 captures all the sexiness of the year. The interplay between the radiance of the vintage and the more energetic, vibrant qualities that are typical of this site is compelling. Hard candy, rose petal, orange zest, mint and spice infuse the creamy, resonant finish." VINOUS

Helles Granatrot mit kupferfarbenem Rand. Feines Geruchs-Kino nach roten Früchten und Sanddorn. Dazu Walderde gepaart mit einem Hauch Tabak und Bittermandel. Im Glas dann noch junge, anfangs laute Tannine, mit einiger Luft dann sanftere Töne und ein druckvolles, nachhaltiges Finale. Ein eleganter, aristokratischer Wein, der nicht nur beim ersten Glas einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlässt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted blind. Maturing mid ruby with narrow bricky rim. Cloves, cinnamon bark and cherry palate with lots of coating tannins. Great balance, length and concentration. Hedonistic but needs more time." Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Barbaresco Cottá comes across as a bit heavy, which is something that can happen in warmer vintages, where the natural heft of this site is amplified. There is no shortage of intensity and power, but the Cottà feels blowsy today. On the more positive side, the 2015 does offer a good bit of freshness. It will be interesting to see where things ultimately shake out here." VINOUS

"Very attractive red-cherry, redcurrant, plum and floral nose with discreet oak, then a sleek yet powerful and tannic palate with a lot of structure and some real elegance. Enough fruit for immediate drinking, but this is made for aging." James Suckling

"From a celebrated cru in Neive, the 2015 Barbaresco Cottá is a shapely, soft and accessible interpretation of Nebbiolo from a warm vintage. This mid-weight wine boasts a bright bouquet with ruby highlights. Those aromas are alert, tonic and straightforward in delivery. In terms of mouthfeel, this wine is firm and structured. However, the astringency is safely within bounds (for a young Nebbiolo). Some 10,000 bottles were made. Only 10% of the wine goes into new oak and the rest goes into neutral barrique." Robert Parker

"Cherry, strawberry, chicory and woodsy notes mark this solidly structured, tightly wound Barbaresco. The sweet fruit offsets the dense tannins for balance, and this stays long and vibrant." Wine Spectator

Helles Granatrot mit kupferfarbenem Rand. Hier kommt der opulenteste und freundlichste Barbaresco der insgesamt höchst beeindruckenden Riege der Einzellagen Sottimanos. Verschwenderischer Duft nach schwarzen Früchten, Orangenschale, abgerundet mit einer feinen Nuss-Note. Feinkörniges Tannin schon in jungen Jahren ummantelt die feste Struktur und verstärkt den gut erkennbaren höchst eigenständigen Charakter - und das ist erst der Anfang: Mit den Jahren der Reife wird Pajoré auch den letzten Zweifler von seiner monumentalen Ausstrahlung überzeugt und in seinen Bann gezogen haben! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensives Rubingranat mit leuchtendem Kern. Elegante Nase nach Rosenblättern, Zwetschken und etwas Rumtopf, im Nachhall nach Brombeeren. Zupackend und salzig am Gaumen, ausgewogen und harmonisch vom Ansatz bis zum Ende, vor allem im mittleren Bereich sehr kräftig, endet lange und fruchtig." Falstaff

"Tasted blind. Dark ruby with narrow bricky rim. Ripe, dark cherry that is a little ethereal but certainly complex. Full, ripe-fruit palate that is not yet as complex as the nose has it, but certainly generous and mouth-filling. Long and tactile finish with bags of grainy tannins matching the rich fruit." Jancis Robinson

"Sleek and linear, with cherry, strawberry, menthol and chalky, stony flavors fused to the muscular tannins. Finishes lean and dry, with a kernel of sweet fruit bound up in the structure. This seems to have already shut down, so forget about it for five years." Wine Spectator

"Intense aroma of cloves, but also rose and earth notes. This rather sophisticated, medium-to full-bodied Barbaresco has bold, dry tannins that are well integrated and a long, dry finish." James Suckling

"Of these various single-vintage releases by Sottimano (including Basarin, Cottá and Fausoni), the 2015 Barbaresco Pajorè is very well integrated and smooth. The tannin management shows an excellent approach, and you don't get the astringency that comes forward in the Basarin. Instead, this expression offers increased focus on the ripe, round and plump fruit of the vintage. Only 5,000 bottles (including magnums) were produced." Robert Parker

"The 2015 Barbaresco Pajoré is the most potent and brooding of the 2015s. The heft, weight and structure of Pajoré comes through in the 2015, but the flavor profile is similar to that of the other wines. Racy, silky and generous, the 2015 is very much the product of a warm, sunny growing season. The Pajoré will need at least a few years to shed some tannin, but it is very showy, even at this early stage." VINOUS

Hier kommt der opulenteste und freundlichste Barbaresco der insgesamt höchst beeindruckenden Riege der Einzellagen Sottimanos. Helles Granatrot mit kupferfarbenem Rand. Verschwenderischer Duft nach schwarzen Früchten, Orangenschale, abgerundet mit einer feinen Nuss-Note. Feinkörniges Tannin schon in jungen Jahren ummantelt die feste Struktur und verstärkt den gut erkennbaren höchst eigenständigen Charakter. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aufhellendes, mitteldichtes Granatrot. Sehr fein gezeichnete Nase mit satten Noten nach frischen dunklen Kirschen, klar und hell, dahinter etwas Anchovis und Kapernblätter. Griffig und zupackend am Gaumen, öffnet sich mit präsentem, dichtem Tannin, baut sich schön auf, saftig im Finale." Falstaff

"With fruit from Treiso, this wine is often recognized by its immediate and accessible personality, with silky tannins and delicate floral aromas. The Sottimano family farms five separate vineyard sites in the appellation. The 2017 Barbaresco Pajoré is a little more subdued in this vintage with a wide assortment of earthy, wild fruit and licorice aromas. This expression offers a lower threshold on the aromatic high points. However, the palate is more elaborate and constructed in this vintage with firm, free-standing tannins that give lift and buoyancy." Robert Parker

"Violet, new leather, truffle and spiced plum are just some of the aromas you'll find on this captivating red. Full bodied and boasting youthful tension, the linear palate delivers mature Morello cherry, spiced cranberry, star anise and tobacco framed in tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2030." Wine Enthusiast

Transluzentes Purpur mit einem frischen, granatroten Rand. Das Bouquet ist ein Potpourri aus getrockneten Früchten, Zartbitter-Schokolade und zarter Nougat-Note. Eröffnet am Gaumen fruchtig-samtig und wird mit seiner Geradlinigkeit samt herrlich eingebundener Säure noch viele Jahre Freude machen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Duftet betörend nach roten Beeren, Trüffeln und Blüten; eleganter Ansatz, die Gerbstoffe jugendlich und doch feinkörnig, vereint Charakter, Frische, große Länge. Kurz: toller Barbaresco, der noch reifen kann." Vinum

"Mid ruby. Serious, savoury nose that is still a little closed. Brooding and still a little compact and firm on the palate, but with a succulent, tightly knit finish with persistent, sandpapery tannins. Very youthful and solidly built." Jancis Robinson

"Plum and cherry fruit is accented by licorice, leather and tar notes in this tightly wound red. The tannins are on the severe side today, yet this finds equilibrium in the end." Wine Spectator

"Delicious, lifted notes of incense and candlewax envelop dried rose petals and cedar. Tannic and structured, full-bodied and powerful, this remains an elegant Barbaresco with a sheen of iridescent acidity and a buffed, polished texture. Drink from 2021." James Suckling

"The 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni is another superb wine in this lineup of 2016 Barbarescos from the Sottimano family. Bright floral and citrus overtones give the 2016 a vibrant, chiseled feel. Sweet red/purplish berry fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol rose petal and lavender are some of the many notes that flesh out in this super-expressive, mid-weight Barbaresco from Sottimano. Aromatically lifted, dense on the palate and also very structured, the 2016 is a very complete Fausoni. The 2016 finishes with tremendous persistence and a classic sense of austerity that is compelling." VINOUS

"The Fausoni zone provides sandy and clay soils, and you get more power here than from the other locations. These vines are 35 to 40 years old, and the 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni lets fly those menthol notes that are so characteristic of this vineyard in Neive. Slightly more balsamic in its aromatic profile than the other Barbarescos, this expression of Nebbiolo, sitting sur lies for two years, shows a very different tannic feel in a wine that offers surprising freshness and purity. Those minty Neive notes, its direct and linear nature, plus the very precise and sharply managed tannins make this cru a winner in my book." Robert Parker

Helles Granatrot mit kupferfarbenem Rand. Feines Geruchs-Kino nach roten Früchten und Sanddorn. Dazu Walderde gepaart mit einem Hauch Tabak und Bittermandel. Im Glas dann noch junge, anfangs laute Tannine, mit einiger Luft dann sanftere Töne und ein druckvolles, nachhaltiges Finale. Ein eleganter, aristokratischer Wein, der nicht nur beim ersten Glas einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlässt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Concentrated and ripe cherry with cinnamon and Moroccan-leather hints. Generous and concentrated palate with lots of ripe acidity and hugely attractive grainy long and animating tannins." Jancis Robinson

"The 2018 Barbaresco Cottá is bright and lifted with tart cherry and floral aromas that rise quickly with intent. The wine's focused approach is exactly what sets it apart. It boasts a direct delivery of wild berry fruit that is polished and brought into focus, thanks to crushed mineral, wild rose and licorice. With 7,000 bottles released, the Cottá vineyard is located in the village of Neive, and this wine is really something special." Robert Parker

Transluzentes Purpur mit einem frischen, granatroten Rand. Das Bouquet ist ein Potpourri aus getrockneten Früchten, Trüffeln, Zartbitter-Schokolade und zarter Nougat-Note. Eröffnet am Gaumen fruchtig-samtig und wird mit seiner Geradlinigkeit samt herrlich eingebundener Säure noch viele Jahre Freude machen. SUPERIORE.DE

"With fruit from Neive, the 2018 Barbaresco Fausoni is another gorgeous wine from Sottimano. This expression is polished and glossy, showing enormous purity to all the senses. You can get very enthusiastic about this bottle, thanks to the graceful nature of its cassis, dried raspberry and plum-like aromas. These wines from the village of Neive show excellent results in this cooler 2018 vintage." Robert Parker