Barbaresco 'Basarin', Sottimano 2021 skus_30202935 The origins of the grapes

The origins of the grapes used to produce this cuvée give the wine an ageing potential superior to what one would expect from the Burgundy appellation

creating deep gold liquid

as well as a light herbal touch

plums and soft fruit

Barbaresco 'Basarin', Sottimano 2021 skus_30202935 The origins of the grapesNebbiolo from 60 70 year old vines (and even older) in the Basarin cru in Neive Vineyard sits atop a hillside that borders the zones of Neive and Treiso South west facing exposure Fermentation and maceration on the skins with indigenous yeasts for about 40 days, followed by submerged cap Aging in oak cask for approximately 20 22 months before bottling No filtration or fining prior to bottling 1,100 cases produced each year on average