Cottá, Barbaresco DOCG 2017

Wine Description for Cottá Barbaresco DOCG 2017 by Sottimano

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with brilliant, almost youthfully vibrant reflections – a Barbaresco that displays its energy in the glass.

Nose

Multi-layered and complex, the bouquet unfolds with remarkable depth: cherries and red berries form the foundation, whilst fine herbal notes of marjoram and thyme hover above. Elegant wood spice evokes sandalwood and vetiver, whilst black tea, dark tobacco and dried cherries lend the wine a distinguished depth.

Palate

Here the classic Nebbiolo character reveals itself in all its ambivalence: on one hand inviting and accessible, on the other defined by firm, almost chewable tannins that give the wine its characteristic bite. The vibrant acidity remains youthfully present, yet is elegantly enveloped by the tannic structure. A wine with vertical structure that nonetheless already performs superbly at the table.

Finish

Long and precise with lingering fruit and herbal notes, carried by the firm tannic structure.

Terroir & Origin

The Cottá hails from one of the most renowned vineyard sites in the Barbaresco region. The Sottimano family tends their vineyards in Piedmont with great care and consistently expresses the unique terroir of this noble appellation.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Vinified from 100% Nebbiolo, the 2017 vintage displays the characteristic Sottimano signature: powerful, structured, with the distinctive bite that makes these wines so unmistakable.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The powerful structure demands equally substantial companions: duck with red cabbage and dumplings, gurnard on grilled radicchio with bacon and balsamic or a hearty cassoulet of white beans in tomato sauce with thyme and sage harmonise perfectly with this characterful Barbaresco.

Special Characteristics

A Barbaresco that is already accessible now, yet undoubtedly possesses further ageing potential. The balance between youthful power and gastronomic elegance makes it a versatile companion at table.