Fausoni, Barbaresco DOCG 2019

Wine Description for Fausoni Barbaresco DOCG 2019 by Sottimano

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling brick red with violet reflections and a characteristically rusty-pale rim, which reveals the elegance of classic Nebbiolo wines.

Nose

Fascinatingly earthy and spicy, this Barbaresco initially presents itself with ethereal notes. Undergrowth, forest floor and pine bark dominate, accompanied by tree resin, fir needles and a hint of pine. Juniper and black pepper lend spicy complexity. With patience, plum, elderberry and raspberry unfold – the fruit needs time to assert itself against the tertiary aromas.

Palate

Perfectly straight, compact attack with fine, restrained tannin of remarkable fineness. The wine impresses with generous minerality and a stony, cool character – without intrusive fruit sweetness. The fruit transforms into sweet and sour cherry, whilst the spicy and ethereal notes currently only resonate subtly in the finish. A Barbaresco that requires the right temperature to unfold its full elegance.

Finish

Mineral-driven with fine tannin structure and subtle spicy notes that linger slowly.

Terroir & Origin

The Cru Fausoni lies outside Neive and is Sottimano’s smallest single vineyard site at just 1.5 hectares. The 45-year-old vines with south-westerly exposure produce wines that balance elegance, delicate aromatics and profound concentration.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Nebbiolo, spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts. 25 days maceration, spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Ageing for 24 months in French oak (15% new wood), of which 12 months on the lees. Unfined and unfiltered bottling. The Sottimano family works according to biodynamic principles.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with lamb loin under a nut crust with potato noodles and creamed spinach, Presa Ibérica from the grill with Mediterranean vegetables or chicken harissa stew. Generally ideal with hearty meat dishes and spiced braises.

Special Features

A Barbaresco that, thanks to modernised winemaking from the 2014 vintage onwards, already appears more approachable in its youth, but definitely possesses ageing potential. The earthy, spicy dominance will give way to the fruit with further bottle age.