Here's a precious treat that is only produced in the best vintages. The 2013 Barbaresco Riserva M. Sottimano represents a special selection of fruit from the oldest vines cultivated by the Sottimano family across the Cottá and Pajoré vineyards. The wine pours from the bottle with a dark garnet color and rich concentration. It shows luscious fruit aromas that are carefully complemented by evolved tones of tar, leather and campfire ash. This is a graceful wine that faithfully displays the elegant house style. There is a subtle point of sourness on the close that reminds us of the cool 2013 vintage. (ML)