La SpinettaBarbaresco Gallina 2017

Product code: 7129
£149.45 inc VAT
£896.70 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: La Spinetta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Giorgio Rivetti
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: La Spinetta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Giorgio Rivetti
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina is a truly remarkable Italian wine from Piedmont, admired for its captivating interplay of strength and elegance. It reveals a display of intense ruby red colour, while its bouquet offers an array of rich and complex aromas, including red fruits, truffles and spices. Full-bodied on the palate, it unravels layers of savoury flavours and finely grained tannins, culminating in an impressively long finish. This wine illustrates the beauty of Nebbiolo grapes and reflects the character of its Gallina vineyard origin. A perfect accompaniment for hearty meat dishes and aged cheese. It is a wine of depth, sophistication, and personality.

Tasting Notes

A soft and persuasive Barbaresco. Velvety tannins and great body define this wine, that ends with a fruity finish and floral note.

About the Winery

La Spinetta

La Spinetta is a renowned Italian winery that’s amassed international recognition for its extraordinary wines. Situated in the heart of Piedmont, this family-owned winery commands a majestic view of the rolling hills dotted with vineyards.

Established in 1977, La Spinetta started out as a humble producer of Moscato d'Asti before branching out to produce opulent, full-bodied reds. Under the stewardship of the Rivetti family, La Spinetta’s repertoire includes a refined selection of Barbaresco, Barolo, and Barbera wines with a unique style that is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

La Spinetta’s winemaking process sets it apart. Pristine attention to the tiniest details is the signature of the winemaking team; preference is given to manual harvests to ensure optimal fruit selection. Organic farming is also practiced in the vineyards. This methodology is aimed at maintaining the vineyards’ natural ecosystem and respecting the environment.

In the winery, state-of-the-art equipment is used to create wines that truly express the unique terroir of Piedmont. Fermentation is done using indigenous yeasts, enhancing the natural characteristics of the grapes and adding complexity to the final product. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels, carefully selected for their ability to bring out the nuances of the wines' aromas and flavours.

La Spinetta's wines have won numerous awards and international accolades over the year, the result of a meticulous winemaking process and unwavering passion. Wine connoisseurs across the globe acclaim their reds for their power, richness, and elegantly structured tannins. La Spinetta isn't just a winery; it's a place where the marriage of art and science comes alive in every bottle.

At the core of the La Spinetta philosophy is a deep respect for the earth, the vines, and the remarkable abilities of the winemakers; That's what makes the La Spinetta experience exceptional.

http://www.la-spinetta.com

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