Sottimano Pairolero Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy

索提瑪諾酒莊帕洛樂(lè)羅巴貝拉紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：8449

The estate’s Barbera d’Alba Pairolero is beautiful in 2008. Minerals, crushed rocks, violets, blackberries and cassis are just some of the nuances that emerge from this precise, chiseled Barbera. In 2008 the minerality of the wine is particularly in evidence, while the overt fruit and oakiness of previous vintages is nowhere to be found. This is a beautiful Pairolero with superb overall balance and an understated, beguiling personality that makes it impossible to resist a second taste. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018. Sottimano’s 2007 Barbareschi have been impressive every time I have tasted them, starting from barrel a few years ago, to two tastings from bottle in recent months. Readers owe it to themselves to check out these exceptional, beautiful hand-crafted wines. Various American importers, including: Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, MS Walker, Warren, RI; tel. (401) 247-0646, Domace Vino, Shoreview, MN; tel. (612) 501-5799

This combines complex flavors of black currant, blackberry and blueberry with toast and spice notes. Bright and focused, with a long aftertaste of fruit, spice and mineral. Drink now through 2015. 840 cases made, 450 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add