2022 Sottimano Barbera d'Alba Pairolero [WA92][V90-92]

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2022 Sottimano Barbera d'Alba Pairolero [WA92][V90-92]Producer: Sottimano Region: Alba, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: Barbera Year: 2022 Wine Advocate, 92 Points "The Sottimano 2022 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero was born in a vintage that was quite problematic for Andrea Sottimano, especially in terms of his Nebbiolo. He decided not to make his single vineyard Barbarescos in 2022. Barbera, however, is a different animal that reacts well to hot vintages. This wine reveals a dark character with baked plum

Aroma: "Vanilla

This is a well-balanced and structured wine with flavors of cherry and strawberry that mingle on the palate

leaving a lingering impression of wet stone and citrus zest

In the nose it has a honeyed profile with botanical nuances

Varietal: 90% Zinfandel

5% Graciano

licorice and purple-flower flavors dance on a ribbon of nervy acidity that balances the rich tannins

Moderate tannins give it a good grip on the palate and

with more stone fruit and kirsch

France Blend: 60% Pinot Noir

lively acidity and a fresh finish

"Served slightly chilled