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Riserva Magnum 2001

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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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Valeirano, Treiso

calcareous

35-45 years

450 m

3 hectare

south exposure, precipice vineyard

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

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
 

Guyot

5-6%

0

3.6

  
16°-17° Celsius

Burgundy

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