Pajoré, Barbaresco DOCG 2017

Tasting Notes for Pajoré Barbaresco DOCG 2017 by Sottimano

Colour & Appearance

Ruby red with radiant highlights.

Nose

A breathtaking, almost Baroque still life in the glass: iron, bloody notes, and game nuances meet allspice, juniper berries, alongside a masterful fruit profile of blueberries, cranberries, yellow apples, and fresh orange. A fascinating aesthetic brimming with contemporary umami.

Palate

On the palate, the Pajoré reveals itself to be surprisingly open-hearted, juicy, and inviting. The tannin structure is delicate and finely woven, allowing the wine to flow with dancer-like lightness. For all its elegance, it exudes a comforting warmth without ever feeling heavy.

Finish

Enormously long-lasting, hedonistic, and defined by a fruity, ethereal persistence.

Terroir & Origin

The single vineyard site Pajorè is located in the commune of Treiso within the Barbaresco area. It is renowned for its Burgundian grace and strict balance. The winery has been working consistently organically for over forty years.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Nebbiolo. The Sottimano estate relies on extremely long maceration times of up to sixty days, spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts, and maturation in used Burgundian pièces. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined.

Food Pairings

Outstanding with sourdough ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and wild fennel in thyme butter, grilled mackerel with a ragout of tomatoes, prunes, and marjoram, or classic corn-fed chicken with black chanterelles and shallots.

Key Features

A Nebbiolo of rare, almost Burgundian finesse that perfectly reflects the unconventional slowness of Andrea Sottimano: unfined, unfiltered, and organically produced.