2004 Sottimano, Barbaresco, Cotta 1x750ml

Vinous 90

The 2004 Barbaresco Cottà has begun to make its move into the more tertiary realm. Black cherry, plum, smoke, dark spices and leather open up in the glass. Ample, rich and concentrated, the 2004 is a good example of the house style during this era. It is amazing to consider how far these wines have come since then. [Antonio Galloni, 06/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2016-2020

Robert Parker 92

Sottimano’s 2004 Barbaresco Cotta is perhaps slightly less elegant than the Curra, but it reveals a more immediate personality in its powerful, fruit-driven style, with sweet dark fruit, toasted oak and mentholated, balsamic notes. Despite its generous ripe fruit this wine has plenty of length and supporting structure underneath. It is fairly approachable today, but should also age gracefully. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. [01/10/2007]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022