Sottimano Barbaresco 'Basarin' 2018

Characterized by balsamic herbs, minerality, and spices. The palate offers a hint of wild fruit and an intense fruity texture, characterized in particular by cherry and strawberry. Long and velvety tannins accompany a spicy note, typical of this particular area of the municipality of Neive, facing the municipality of Treiso.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Balsamic aromas of camphor mingle with earthy whiffs of forest floor, new leather, cedar, and wild berries on this elegant, full-bodied red. The tight, linear palate is delicious and loaded with personality, delivering ripe Morello cherry, mocha, licorice, and an earthy note of truffle framed in firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well-balanced. 

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Sottimano 2018 Barbaresco Basarin shows tart cherry fruit and plum backed by lovely layers of crushed mineral, iron ore, spice and crushed flowers. The wine reveals an inner brightness or tartness that tastes terrific next the more nuanced character of the Nebbiolo grape. Basarin shows power and elegance in equal measure, and that is never an easy feat for any winemaker to accomplish.

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Located in the southeast of Neive, the 2018 Barbaresco Basarin has spiced aromatics of tobacco, confected cherry, and anise. The palate is lifted with tangy cranberry, dried violets, and clove spice, and fine tannins emerge on the finish.