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Barbaresco Valeirano, impeccably balanced with long, fine finish... | ||||
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Denomination:
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Barbaresco DOCG 2001 100% Nebbiolo 14.5% by vol. 93 points Wine Spectator, 17.5 points in Espresso, 93points Parker, 93+ Stephen Tanzer, 7,000 bottles (1.5% of entire LA SPINETTA production) 2,300 1997
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Vineyard:
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Valeirano, Treiso calcareous 35-45 years 450 m 3 hectare south exposure, precipice vineyard
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Wine making process: Time of harvest: Cellar: Fermentation: Aging: Bottling: Specialties: Release: |
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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Wine description: Taste:
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defined red intense perfume, articulate, yet profound scent of fruit and spices full development on the palate, well structured with strong tannins, yet impeccably balanced with a long, fine finish 25-30 years normal and Riserva Magnum
ideal with grilled food,
sauced and elaborated meat and wild game |
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Further Information: Cultivation system: Total acidity: Sugar content: pH level: Recommended serving temperature: Recommended type of glass: |
Guyot 5-6% 0 3.6
Burgundy |
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