Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $20.26Original €18.00≈ £15.30 | www.la-spinetta.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Riserva DOCG
Region Chianti
Soil Sandy soil of marine origin, Rich in oceanic sediments
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Maceration 8 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 750 ml format. Fruit came from a 7.4-acre vineyard in Terricciola. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled vats for an average of 8 days; malolactic fermentation occurred in used French-oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging and about 6 months of bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; wild blackberry, aromatic herbs and dark cocoa; balanced and enveloping, with ripe red-fruit and mineral nuances and a long, harmonious, persistent finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Riserva DOCG
Region Chianti
Soil Sandy, Marine-origin soil rich in oceanic sediments; the importer additionally describes it as calcareous with ocean sediments
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Maceration 8 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600
Oak Toast Level Medium
Production Details 750 ml format. Producer sheet: fruit from a 7.4-acre vineyard in Terricciola; maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average of 8 days; malolactic fermentation in used French-oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging and about 6 months in bottle. The official importer’s 2020 sell sheet adds organically farmed fruit from vines aged 35+ years, 24 months in medium-toasted 600-litre French-oak casks, 10 months in stainless steel before bottling, further bottle aging, and release five years after harvest.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe blackberry, thyme and cocoa; fresh and complex, with mineral and fruity notes and a smooth, persistent finish.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Riserva DOCG
Region Chianti
Soil Sandy soil of marine origin, Rich in oceanic sediments
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Maceration 10 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 750 ml format. Fruit came from a 7.4-acre vineyard in Terricciola. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled vats for an average of 10 days; malolactic fermentation occurred in used French-oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging and about 7 months of bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; overripe blueberry, dried flowers and cloves; fresh and full, with blackcurrant and chalk sensations and a smooth, decisive finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Riserva DOCG
Region Chianti
Soil Sandy soil of marine origin, Rich in oceanic sediments
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Maceration 8 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 750 ml format. Fruit came from a 7.4-acre vineyard in Terricciola. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled vats for an average of 8 days; malolactic fermentation occurred in used French-oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging and about 6 months of bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; floral notes, aromatic herbs and wild strawberries; harmonious and full-bodied, with mineral and vegetal hints and a long, persistent finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Riserva DOCG
Region Chianti
Soil Sandy soil of marine origin, Rich in oceanic sediments
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Maceration 8 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 750 ml format. Fruit came from a 7.4-acre vineyard in Terricciola. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled vats for an average of 8 days; malolactic fermentation occurred in used French-oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging and about 6 months of bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; blackberry jam, cinnamon and Mediterranean herbs; elegant and full-bodied, with white-pepper and chalk notes and a broad, persistent finish.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Riserva DOCG
Region Chianti
Soil Sandy soil of marine origin, Rich in oceanic sediments
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats
Maceration 8 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 750 ml format. Fruit came from a 7.4-acre vineyard in Terricciola. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled vats for an average of 8 days; malolactic fermentation occurred in used French-oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging and about 6 months of bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; floral notes, berries and Mediterranean spices; dry, harmonious, full-bodied and velvety, with blueberry and white-pepper notes.
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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