Pajoré, Barbaresco DOCG 2017

Wine Description for Pajoré Barbaresco DOCG 2017 by Sottimano

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with radiant, almost pomegranate-hued reflections – a classic Nebbiolo dress that promises elegance and maturity.

Nose

An olfactory still life of remarkable complexity: game and iron meet allspice and juniper berries, accompanied by yellow apples, orange zest, blueberries and lingonberries. This melange of umami, fruit and spice recalls Flemish masters – dark, multifaceted, captivating.

Palate

The Pajore surprises with hedonistic accessibility: open-hearted, juicy, with finely woven tannins that glide across the palate like silk. Despite its 14.5% alcohol, it never feels heavy, instead radiating a dancing warmth. The balance between structure and finesse is masterful – a Nebbiolo that unites power with elegance.

Finish

Enormously long and persistent, with a fruity-ethereal finale that shifts between red berries and spicy notes. The aftertaste reveals the true class of this wine.

Terroir & Origin

The Pajore is one of the most prestigious single vineyard sites of Barbaresco. Sottimano cultivates old Nebbiolo vines here on calcareous marl soils, which impart the wine’s characteristic minerality and structure. The 2017 vintage is considered outstanding in Piedmont – warm, yet with sufficient rainfall for balance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Nebbiolo, traditionally vinified and aged in large wooden casks. Sottimano combines respect for tradition with modern finesse – the result is wines of crystalline clarity and impressive depth.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Barbaresco demands sophisticated cuisine: grilled mackerel with tomato-plum ragout, corn-fed chicken with chanterelles or even sourdough ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes and wild fennel. The umami notes of the wine harmonise brilliantly with mushrooms, game and robust fish dishes.

Special Features

A Barbaresco with extraordinary drinkability – already accessible now, yet with the potential to continue developing over the next 10-15 years. Sottimano ranks among the region’s top producers, and the Pajore is their flagship wine.