(vinified with 90% whole clusters)

-Emilion doctor and château owner

sanguine and iron flavors

chestnut leaf and dried violet aromatics

Moderately strong reduction flattens the underlying fruit today and all that can be discerned is the wood treatment

Sottimano, Barbaresco Cotta Brut Zero (vinified with 90% whole clusters)A beam of cherry courses through this rich red, shaded by floral, iron and tobacco accents. This is taut, finishing with dense tannins that make this suitable for the long haul. Shows fine balance and intensity, but patience is required. Best from 2023 through 2045. 750 cases made, 400 cases imported. Published on February 29, 2020