Description

Paitin 2017 Barbaresco Sorí Paitin
100% Nebbiolo | Alc: 14%
Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

Winemaker’s notes:
Paitin 2017 Barbaresco 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, our Barbaresco has a unique expression. Power, volume are laced by an elegant texture.

Critical Acclaim:
“The Paitin 2017 Barbaresco Serraboella Sorì Paitin shows a level of finesse and elegance that is rare to find in this hot and dry vintage. The wine delivers seamless transitions with aromas of wild fruit, ferrous earth, licorice, tar and crushed flowers. Those nuances are delivered with enormous purity and focus, rendering a super delicate and finessed expression. There is a touch of tannin tightness here, this being the only sign of the summer heat, but the wine unfolds smoothly nonetheless.” 94 pts – Wine Advocate

“Another Barbaresco from this winery that shows such a solid core of fruit and tannins with plenty of plum, strawberry, cedar and walnut character. Some porcini mushrooms, too. It’s full-bodied, tannic and powerful at the finish. Try after 2024.” 94 pts – James Suckling

“The supple attack features strawberry and cherry flavors, offsetting a layer of dusty tannins on the back end. Accents of eucalyptus, mineral and earth weigh in as this red winds down on the compact finish. This needs time. Best from 2023 through 2040.” 93 pts – Wine Spectator

Winery

Tipsy Knitter Wines – Your Seattle based, online wine shop