Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $18.01Original €16.00≈ £13.60 | www.la-spinetta.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Calcareous marl
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats; second-passage French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled vats for approximately 15 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of ageing and further bottle ageing before release.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red with violet reflections; ripe forest berries, plum, black pepper and dried flowers; structured and velvety, with red fruit, delicate spices, freshness and a long harmonious finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Calcareous marl
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats; second-passage French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats lasted approximately 15 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by approximately 12 months of maturation and approximately six months of bottle ageing. The sheet additionally reports acidity of 5.8 g/L without specifying its analytical acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red with violet reflections; ripe forest fruits, plum, light black-pepper and dried-flower notes; structured and velvety, with red fruit, delicate spices, freshness and a long harmonious finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats; used French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats lasted an average of eight days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in used French oak barrels, followed by 12 months of ageing. The sheet additionally reports acidity of 5.6 g/L without specifying its analytical acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Violet-red; ripe blueberry, rosehip and nectarine; fresh and structured, with small red berries and black cherries.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti DOC
Region Barbera d'Asti
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats; used French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats lasted an average of nine days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in used French oak barrels, followed by 13 months of ageing and approximately three months of bottle ageing. The sheet additionally reports acidity of 5.9 g/L without specifying its analytical acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Violet-red; red fruits, herbs and wild violet; elegant and balanced, with fresh, powerful flavours.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Annunziata, 17, 14054 Castagnole delle Lanze (AT), Piedmont, Italy
Phone
+39 0141 877 396 / +39 335 1389 359
Owner
Rivetti family