Sorì Paitin - Barbaresco Vecchie Vigne 2000 (750ml)

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Producer	Sorì Paitin
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2000
Sku	06416
Size	750ml

 

The Sorì Paitin belongs to the Pasquero-Elia heirs since 1796. It is the Serraboella warmest slope, graced with unique soils that since ages is planted with Nebbiolo. Sorì means the first place where the snow melts with the first winter sun rays. Ancient rule to select the best plots for Nebbiolo. Serraboella is the most famous cru in the Southern Neive. A long hill exposed to West that gently bends towards South getting steeper. On this very side: the steepest and the warmest, this Barbaresco has a unique expression. Power, volume are laced by a elegant texture.

The 2000 Barbaresco Sori’ Paitin Vecchie Vigne is superb. Still an infant, the 2000 it explodes from the glass with a compelling array of plums, smoke, grilled herbs, leather and tobacco. Darker balsamic, mentholated notes develop in the glass, calling to mind some of the great Barolos of Serralunga. This powerful yet subtle, marvelously complex Barbaresco is at the beginning of what looks to be a long drinking window. As good as this is now, I have little doubt it will be even better in a few years’ time. This is a terrific showing from Paitin.