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2008 BARBARESCO Cotta' Sottimano

2008 BARBARESCO Cotta' Sottimano

Grapes: Nebbiolo  Origin: Italy, Piedmont
Lea & Sandeman review
These are the oldest vines (50 to 60 year old) and produce the most powerful of the 'crus'. Richly textured and powerful this is the wine that most easily impresses, and will do so for a decade and more.

Other reviews and comments
Very ripe nose of raspberry, dried cranberry, herb, tar, roses and violets. Robust and almost earthy on the palate. Tannins are quite high but integrated and fine-grained. A bit austere but there's freshness and lift too. Drink: from 2015   17
Decanter Magazine
Good medium red. High-pitched aromas of raspberry, crushed stone and mint lifted by hints of orange and peach. Very dry, juicy and penetrating; can't quite match the Curra for weight but this is wonderfully perfumed in the mouth. A saline element contributes thrust. Here the tannins are currently a bit more exposed, calling for a good seven or eight years of cellaring. "Two thousand eight will be a great classic vintage, like 2001 and 1996," said Sottimano.   92+
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
There is nothing subtle about the 2008 Barbaresco Cotta. Waves of fruit hit the palate in this rich, juicy Barbaresco. Forward fruit is one of the hallmarks of Cotta, and there is no shortage of it in the 2008. Sweet dark plums, cherries, mint and licorice are some of the notes that flesh out in the glass. The mid-weight style of the vintage nevertheless comes through. With some air, the Cotta is enjoyable even at this early stage. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2028.   92/100
Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate
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