Sottimano - Brachetto 'Maté' 2023

Andrea Sottimano and his father Rino produce wines of outstanding quality from thirteen lovingly cared for hectares in the Cottá, Currá, Fausoni, Pajoré and Basarin crus in the Treiso and Neive townships. Their Barbarescos are elegant, evocative, subtle and yet hearty – to taste these crus side-by-side is to reply with a resounding YES to skeptics of terroir that question whether differences of only 200 meters does matter!

The approach here is one of minimal intervention: indigenous yeasts, no fining or filtering. No insecticides are used and only organic fertilizers are used, and only minimally. Natural cover crops (grass cover) are left in the rows between the vines and are mowed 2 or 3 times a year. In autumn the soil of every other row between the vines is tilled.

Maté has a typical bouquet of wild roses and wild strawberries, together with attractive floral notes that we also find on the palate in addition to spicy and salty sensations.

100% Brachetto from the Maté vineyard’s 1.1 hectare plot of 40+ year old Brachetto vines planted to limestone and clay in the zone of Treiso. Fermentation and maceration for 20 days with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel for 8 months. Never fined or filtered. 416 cases produced annually.

Vinonueva Tasting Notes: Vibrant aromatics of red currant and pomegranate, the palate is light bodied and slightly tart, with an earthy finish. A delightful wine that would benefit from a slight chill, and extremely pleasurable to drink on its own or with a variety of foods. 

Producer: Sottimano

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Varietal: Brachetto

Appellation: Vino da Tavola

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml