- BrandLa Spinetta
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- TypeRed Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000048902
La Spinette Barbaresco Valeirano 2017
Vineyard & Production Specifics
- Vineyard Location: Valeirano cru in Treiso, Piedmont.
- Vine Age: 45 to 60 years old.
- Elevation: 380 to 450 meters above sea level with complete southern exposure.
- Vinification: 14–15 days of maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats.
- Aging: Malolactic fermentation followed by 20 to 22 months in medium-toasted French oak barrels (20% new, 80% second-use), then refined for an additional 6 months in the bottle.
Critical Acclaim
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95 Points: Noted it for its bright high notes and tightly packed flavors of black cherry, blackberry, cedar, licorice, and spice, calling it the silkiest expression among the winery's 2017 releases.
- Vinous / Antonio Galloni 95 Points: Described it as classy, elegant, and polished, featuring expressive notes of freshly cut flowers, mint, sweet red berry fruit, and blood orange.
- James Suckling 94 Points: Highlighted a nose of rose petals and botanicals with juicy, plush, and chewy tannins, recommending a drinking window extending well beyond 2027