{"product_id":"2021-sottimano-barbaresco-basarin-750ml-copy","title":"2021 Sottimano Barbaresco Curra (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in the late 1960s by Rino Sottimano, Sottimano is located in Barbaresco, with holdings in the five crus of Basarin, Curra, Fausoni, Cotta, and Pajore. Today, the estate is run by the entire family, including Andrea, Elena, and Claudia. They do not used any herbicides or pesticides in the vineyard, and they only use minimal sulfur additions at bottling. Their Barbarescos are elegant, evocative and consistently offer a perfect glimpse of the nuances of each specific vineyard and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Currà is always released one to two years after Sottimano's other single-vineyard Barbarescos, spending additional time in bottle before release, which makes the consistency of praise across all three critics particularly meaningful for collectors planning their cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A graceful red with a spicy nose, showing graphite, licorice, earth, juniper and wild dark fruit. Lots of complexity, offering oak-bark intensity, balsamic notes, rhubarb and pine resin. Full-bodied, this shines with crisp acidity, density and velvety tannins on the savory palate. An amazing wine of stunning depth and detail. Drink or hold.” 98 - Aldo Fiordelli Senior Editor, James Suckling (2\/26)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barbaresco Currà just as captivating as it has always been. Readers will find a vertical, explosive young Barbaresco that excels from start to finish. Complex floral aromatics lead into sweet red cherry fruit, mint, white pepper, dried herbs, blood orange and cinnamon. The 2021 has closed down a bit since I tasted it last year, but only by a touch. It's an absolutely compelling wine. (Drink between 2028-2043)” 97+ - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (10\/25)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Barbaresco Currà is always released two years after the other Barbaresco wines, spending additional time in bottle even though the aging regimen is otherwise the same. In the glass, it opens with notes of pomegranate, bright herbs, light earth, and attractive rustic accents. Medium-bodied, it shows wonderful clarity with vibrant tension and acidity, balanced length, and elegant citrus tones that carry through the finish. Harmonious and structured yet weightless on the palate, this is a beautiful expression of the cru. Drink 2026-2046.” 97 - Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (4\/26)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888575037698,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1419\/7817\/files\/Sottimano-Barbaresco_Curra-300dpi.webp?v=1780088226","url":"https:\/\/thewineclub.com\/products\/2021-sottimano-barbaresco-basarin-750ml-copy","provider":"The Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}