Focused and loaded with finesse, this radiant red opens with enticing scents of rose petal, red berry, violet and camphor. The linear palate boasts a great depth of flavor and extreme elegance, featuring juicy cherry, strawberry compote, licorice and cinnamon framed against taut, refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps gives it precision and superb balance while a hint of espresso lingers on the finish. Drink 2024–2033. KERIN O’KEEFE

With fruit from Neive, the 2018 Barbaresco Fausoni is another gorgeous wine from Sottimano. This expression is polished and glossy, showing enormous purity to all the senses. You can get very enthusiastic about this bottle, thanks to the graceful nature of its cassis, dried raspberry and plum-like aromas. These wines from the village of Neive show excellent results in this cooler 2018 vintage.- ML

The 2018 Barbaresco Fausoni is another super-classic wine in this range of Sottimano. Floral, spice and orange peel accents lend brightness to this ethereal, super-expressive Barbaresco. The 2018 will need a few years in bottle to soften, but it is quite pretty. This classically austere Barbaresco will appeal most to readers with traditionally leaning palates. - By Antonio Galloni on September 2021

The 2018 Barbaresco Fausoni is flush with ripe peach, rose petal, dried strawberry, and white truffle. The structure is lean but inviting, with dried raspberry, orange zest, and dried tea as well as fine tannins. Refreshing and open, this is ready for rather youthful enjoyment. Drink 2021-2034.

Plum, cherry, eucalyptus, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors combine in this fluid yet firmly structured red, which is intense, lingering with a long aftertaste that echoes the savory elements. Best from 2024 through 2043. 450 cases made, 200 cases imported.