Barbaresco “Cottà" DOCG 2023

Az. Agr. Sottimano | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Sottimano s.s.a. | Loc. Cottà 21 | IT 12052 Neive

29562323 · 0,75 l · 110,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

This is where it all began. When Rino Sottimano acquired the first plots of land in Neive in the 1970s, Cottà was his first vineyard – the south-west facing site close to the border with the municipality of Barbaresco, where the Nebbiolo benefits from two worlds: the strength and polyphenols that Neive gives its wines, and the tannin balance that the proximity to Barbaresco brings. It is the oldest soil in the family – and the most direct. 40 to 60-year-old vines on gently rolling slopes with light grey and yellowish Tortonian and Helvetic marl. Organic cultivation without compromise, natural yeast fermentation, long maceration with submerged cap. Malolactic fermentation, which is only completed in the spring after the harvest. Then 18 to 22 months in barriques specially made by François Frères for Sottimano, half on the lees, a small proportion new. No filtration, no fining.

Bright, deep ruby red colour. Sour cherry, plum, lavender, menthol, cedar and dark spices on the nose, a hint of forest floor and truffles. Full-bodied on the palate, with vital acidity and tannins that carry and shape the Neive meat. Dense, precise, with a long, energetic final. Cottà – the first word in a story that has five exciting chapters at Sottimano. SUPERIORE.DE

"An earthy style with leathery flavours alongside leafy lightness, liquorice root, strawberries and wild raspberries. Medium-bodied, rich and extracted, it shows crisp acidity and firm, dusty yet ripe tannins. Long, flavoursome finish. Still a little austere, but harmonious." James Suckling

"The Barbaresco Cottá 2023 is impressive. An explosion of dark cherries, plums, spices, lavender, incense, spices, new leather and menthol stain the palate. The harvestwill find a big Barbaresco with broad shoulders and plenty of intensity. This is a particularly virile, almost sombre edition of the Cottá. Superb." Vinous

"Dried cherries mingling with black tea leaves, while fresh mint and palo santo create an atmosphere that makes you slow down and pay attention. Layers of tart red fruits emerge on the palate, carried by fine, dusty tannins that feel like silk scarves in the wind. This is what happens when a vineyard finds its perfect voice and a winemaker knows exactly how to listen. Here is a wine that bridges the gap between now and later, between pleasure and depth." Wine Enthusiast