Sottimano is a "reference-point" producer of Barbaresco.  And what's more, the entry-level wines are made with just as much care as the higher-end wines, deliver tons of value, and, as a result, have caught the adoring eye of the likes of Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Spectator and Decanter Magazine.

Fausoni is a very small, south west-facing vineyard in Neive.  It is so small in fact, that Sottimano is the only house making a Fausoni at this time!  Though the vintage was characterized by extreme heat throughout the growing season,  the 2003 "Fausoni," from nearly 50-year old vines, is the most floral of Sottimano's Barbaresco offerings.  With aromas of cassis, currant and mint, and a firm core of vibrant acidity, this wine will continue to drink well through 2015 despite the difficult vintage.