Sottimano - Barbaresco Cottà 2020 – Piemonte Italy

Sottimano Barbaresco Cottà 2020 is a single-vineyard Barbaresco crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grown in the Cottà cru in Neive. Elegant, precise, and expressive, it reflects Sottimano’s minimal-intervention philosophy and a vintage that emphasizes freshness and balance.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Region: Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
• Vineyard: Cottà (Neive)
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: Oak barrel aging followed by bottle refinement
• Style: Medium- to full-bodied, structured dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium- to full-bodied
• Fruit: Red cherry, raspberry, fresh strawberry
• Savory: Rose petal, herbs, spice, light earth
• Structure: Fine tannins, bright acidity, elegant finish

The 2020 vintage in Piemonte highlights freshness and aromatic clarity. In the Cottà cru, this results in a Barbaresco with lifted floral notes, vibrant red fruit, and subtle savory complexity. The palate is refined and balanced, with fine tannins and a graceful, persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Elegant vintage expression focused on freshness and balance
• Single-vineyard Barbaresco from the Cottà cru in Neive
• Refined, terroir-driven Nebbiolo with precision and finesse

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roasted poultry, veal, or lighter meat dishes
• Mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, or earthy vegetarian plates
• Semi-aged cheeses and delicate alpine styles

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of elegant, balanced Barbaresco
✓ Drinkers who appreciate freshness and aromatic lift
✕ Not ideal if you prefer powerful, full-bodied reds