COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
La Spinetta
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ca' Di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG from La Spinetta is a distinguished red wine from Piedmont, Italy. First produced in 1985, this wine played a pivotal role in showcasing the potential for quality and structure in Barbera d'Asti, helping to modernize its perception. La Spinetta, founded by Giorgio Rivetti in 1977, is renowned for its commitment to meticulous, organic viticulture and a modern winemaking philosophy. The grapes for Ca' Di Pian are sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Castagnole delle Lanze, Costigliole d'Asti, and Montegrosso d'Asti, benefiting from the region's ideal terroir. The 2023 vintage is highlighted as a particularly fine example, offering both immediate enjoyment and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Spinetta's first red wine, first produced in 1985.
Fact 02
Helped modernize the image of Barbera d'Asti.
Fact 03
Grapes sourced from organically farmed vineyards.
Fact 04
Average vine age is 40-45 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ca' Di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG is produced using grapes from organically farmed vineyards. Following hand-harvesting in early autumn, the grapes undergo fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled rotating stainless-steel tanks for 10-15 days. The wine then completes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 10-12 months in French oak barriques, a mix of new and used barrels. An additional 3-6 months of bottle aging precedes release. La Spinetta employs meticulous viticulture, including low yields achieved through green harvesting, and a significant portion of their vineyards are farmed biodynamically.
