La Spinetta - Barbaresco 'Vürsù' Vigneto Gallina 2006
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$189.00
La Spinetta encompasses a vast array of great wines, all boasting an inimitably approachable and voluptuous style. From Moscato to Nebbiolo to Sangiovese to Timorasso, whatever Giorgio touches turns to gold. His pioneering single-vineyard Barberas and Barbera/Nebbiolo blend “Pin” are considered to be some of the best of the Langhe. His Barbareschi and Baroli are at the very top of their category. In fact La Spinetta’s wines are among Italy’s most celebrated, as the winery has attained the coveted Tre Bicchieri award for more than 30 of their wines throughout a relatively short career. Let it never be said, however, that the greatness of La Spinetta is inaccessible to the average consumer; from the longtime favorite Barbera d’Asti “Ca’ di Pian,” featured in numerous magazines as a Best Value, to the Langhe Nebbiolo, a bottling of younger vine fruit from the famed Starderi vineyard in Barbaresco, the winery offers incredible opportunities to experience the beauty of their best crus at a fraction of the cost.
Nebbiolo from the 5 hectare Gallina vineyard, the first cru acquired by Giorgio Rivetti in 1995. 55-year-old vines planted at 250m above sea level. Calcareous marl with a prominent amount of light colored sand. Aged 20 months in 30% new French oak barrique, plus one year in bottle. Unfined/unfiltered.
“A fabulous nose of Christmas pudding, plum and lemongrass leads to a full body, with soft, silky tannins and beautiful fruit. Best after 2012. 960 cases made.” - 93 Points, Wine Advocate
“The 2006 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina opens with sexy, super-ripe aromas that continue on to the palate, where the wine reveals a gorgeous core of ripe red fruit. This is an especially elegant Gallina with tons of length and a finessed close. The 2006 Gallina will be hard to resist in its youth, but in a few years’ time the tannins should soften a touch, bringing the wine into even better balance. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021." - 91 Points, Wine Spectator
Producer: La Spinetta
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barbaresco
Vintage: 2006
Size: 750ml