COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
La Spinetta
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Spinetta Barbaresco Valeirano 2012 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Treiso sub-region. The Valeirano vineyard is situated at a high elevation, contributing to the wine's precise and austere personality. The producer, La Spinetta, was established by the Rivetti family, who brought their winemaking aspirations from Argentina to Italy. Their philosophy centers on a deep understanding of the terroir and rigorous vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€145
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valeirano vineyard sits at a high altitude for Barbaresco.
Fact 02
Vine age ranges from 45-55 years old.
Fact 03
Yields are exceptionally low: 60 bottles per hectare.
Fact 04
La Spinetta was founded by Italian immigrants returning from Argentina.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Spinetta Barbaresco Valeirano 2012 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in temperature-controlled rotary fermenters or vats for 7-14 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. The wine then undergoes aging for 20-22 months in new French barriques, with 20-50% new oak usage. Post-barrique aging includes 3-9 months in steel vats, and a final 6-12 months of bottle aging. The vineyard practices are organic and sustainable.
