Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $33.77Original €30.00≈ £25.51 | www.la-spinetta.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Limestone and clay marl
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled tanks
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 15 days in temperature-controlled tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurred in second-use French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of aging and further bottle development. The finished-wine technical panel also lists acidity at 5.6 g/L but does not specify its analytical basis.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby-red with violet highlights; ripe cherry, red-berry preserves and delicate sweet spices; rich, structured palate with balsamic, mineral, cocoa and spice nuances and a persistent fruit-supported finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.05 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Drinking Window 2037+
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Calcareous clay marl
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Oak Types French oak
Sulfites 72.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 15 days in temperature-controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of aging and further bottle aging before release.
Tasting Notes Ruby-red with violet reflections; black cherry, raspberry preserve and clove aromas; rich, complex palate with herbal, mineral, cocoa and sweet-spice notes and a broad, balanced finish.
Critics Ratings 92
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Calcareous clay marl
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 15 days in temperature-controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of aging and further bottle aging before release.
Tasting Notes Ruby-red with violet reflections; ripe plum, strawberry jam and star anise aromas; rich, complex palate with spicy and balsamic notes and a broad, balanced finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Calcareous clay marl
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 15 days in temperature-controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of aging and further bottle aging before release.
Tasting Notes Ruby-red with violet reflections; small red berries, ripe strawberry preserve and sweet spices; rich, balanced palate with floral and fruit notes, sweet tannins and a persistent finish.
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2018 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 clay marl
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 15 days in temperature-controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of aging and further bottle aging before release.
Tasting Notes Violet-red; blackberry preserve, pansy and graphite aromas; fresh, structured palate with red berries and cinnamon, followed by a long, elegant finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Calcareous clay marl
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 15 days in temperature-controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of aging and further bottle aging before release.
Tasting Notes Violet-red; red-berry preserves, red apple and wild rose aromas; structured, balanced palate with ginger, cinnamon and ripe blackberry preserve.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Soil Calcareous clay marl
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 15 days in temperature-controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in second-passage French oak barrels, followed by at least six months of aging and further bottle aging before release.
Tasting Notes Violet-red; fresh plum, blueberry preserve and loquat aromas; dense, fruit-driven palate with refined tannins and layered complexity.
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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