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Barbaresco DOCG

2002 being a difficult vintage, we blended the best fruit from our 3 single vineyards to make one great Barbaresco

100% Nebbiolo

14.5% by vol.

commended by Decanter, best 2002 Barbaresco by Gambero Rosso

our first none-single vineyard Barbaresco (25,000 bottles)

1,150 bottles

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Gallina, Starderi and Valeirano

calcareous

14.5 hectare (38 acres)

35-45 years

270 m

south exposure

beginning to middle of October

LA SPINETTA Castagnole Lanze

alcoholic fermentation for 7-8 days in rotofermenters at controlled temperature, malolactic fermentation in oak

entirely in new, medium toasted French oak for 20-22 months

transfer to stainless steal vats for 3 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 12 months

no filtration and no clarifying

3 years after harvest
  

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defined red

great bouquet, very similar to Burgundy Pinot Noir, scents of cherries and rose, aromas of mint and eucalyptus

soft and approachable, yet very elegant

20-25 years

normal

ideal with grilled food, sauced and elaborated meat and wild game
 

Guyot

5-6%

0

3.5

  
16°-17° Celsius

Burgundy

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