# Barbaresco "Basarin" DOCG (2021)

- **Producer:** Sottimano
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €83
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, red cherry, licorice, vanilla, cloves, cedar, dried fruit, earth, tobacco, forest floor

## About this wine

The Barbaresco 'Basarin' DOCG from Sottimano is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the prestigious Basarin cru in Neive, Piedmont. The Sottimano family, with a long history in the region, practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing minimal intervention in the cellar. The Basarin vineyard, characterized by old vines (50-70 years) and calcareous marl soils, yields grapes that produce a wine of significant complexity and structure. The 2021 vintage was particularly favorable, with a late harvest contributing to the wine's energy and precision. This wine is known for its ability to combine power with finesse, offering a distinctive profile.

## Interesting facts

- Vine age in the Basarin cru ranges from 50 to 70 years.
- The wine undergoes an exceptionally long maceration period, up to three months.
- Sottimano practices organic and biodynamic farming.
- The 2021 vintage was a late-ripening year, with harvest concluding in late October.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and firm tannins are ideal for cutting through the richness of fatty meats and complementing proteins, while its complex aromatics and earthy notes can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in dishes. The long finish ensures a satisfying pairing with robust flavors.

## Wine making process

The Barbaresco 'Basarin' DOCG is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on the Basarin cru. Sottimano employs organic and biodynamic farming practices with low yields. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open-top stainless steel tanks, followed by an extended maceration period of up to three months using the submerged cap technique. The wine then ages for 20-24 months in French oak barriques and large botti. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, reflecting the producer's commitment to minimal intervention and preserving the wine's natural character.