About this wine
A single-vineyard Barbaresco drawn predominantly (about 90%) from the cool, elevated Basarin cru in the commune of Neive, at roughly 270 meters altitude. Native fermentation in concrete and around 40 days on the skins, followed by over two years of aging in large Slavonian oak, produce a fragrant, detailed wine: red fruit, rose, and sweet spice up front, with darker berries and graphite emerging with air.
Notably accessible even in its youth for a traditional Barbaresco — fragrant and detailed rather than austere.
Sommelier's Note
"Sorì Paolin is proof that Barbaresco doesn't have to be austere to be serious — it's fragrant and strikingly accessible even young, while still carrying the mineral tension that marks a great Neive-Barbaresco site."
Food Pairings
Its fragrant, mineral-driven style pairs beautifully with roasted duck, herb-crusted lamb, or truffle dishes — the wine's aromatics echo well against earthy, herbal notes.
When to drink it
A dinner featuring duck, lamb, or mushroom and truffle dishes
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $58-65 (approx. ¥9,000-10,000 at retail, reference conversion)
Terroir & Winemaking
Nebbiolo sourced roughly 90% from the Basarin cru in Neive (about 270m altitude) with the balance from other estate parcels. Native-yeast fermentation in concrete vats with around 40 days of skin contact, followed by more than two years of élevage in large Slavonian oak casks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does Barbaresco Sorì Paolin come from?
- It comes predominantly from the Basarin cru in the commune of Neive, one of the cooler, higher-elevation sites within the Barbaresco appellation.
- How does Sorì Paolin compare to Rabajà and Asili?
- It tends to be the most immediately fragrant and approachable of the estate's three cru Barbarescos, with red fruit and spice upfront, while Rabajà is more powerful and Asili more perfumed and refined.
- What does the name 'Sorì' mean?
- 'Sorì' is Piedmontese dialect for a sunny, south-facing hillside plot — a term traditionally used to denote a prized vineyard exposure.
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