Born from vineyards over 30 years old planted in calcareous and clay soils, in the heart of Piedmont, La Spinetta Barolo Garretti 2019 is a red wine that showcases all the elegance of the quintessential production area of this Italian region.
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General features
General Information
Intense and delicate at the same time, La Spinetta Barolo Garretti 2019 is a single-varietal nebbiolo that surprises with its well-present tannins and great aging potential, hallmarks of the great barolos so highly appreciated in the global wine scene.
The Rivetti family winery La Spinetta crafted this magnificent red wine using selected fruits from the Garretti estate, which lends it its name, 2.2 hectares of vines over 30 years old, planted at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level and cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. In the winery, the wine underwent 20 months of aging in French oak barrels, followed by a transfer to stainless steel tanks for another 3 months. Its refinement will conclude after an additional 12 months in the bottle, resulting in an aromatic and velvety barolo, an excellent pairing with meat stews, roasts, and game dishes, and ideal for those wishing to discover the king of transalpine wines.
Tasting notes
Light red color typical of the nebbiolo variety.
Nose of aromas of tobacco leaves, rose petals, and dehydrated strawberries.
On the palate, it stands out for its unique and dense taste, with notable presence of red fruit, smoky and earthy notes. Full-bodied with velvety tannins.
The winery
Winery
La Spinetta is one of the most iconic wineries in the Italian Piedmont region. Its history began in 1977 when Giuseppe and Lidia Rivetti founded their original facilities in the town of Castagnole delle Lanze. Today, the second generation of the family, embodied by Giorgio Rivetti, is at the helm of the winery. Under his leadership, they uphold their philosophy of producing great wines, rooted in meticulous work both in the vineyard and in the winery.
The vineyard area owned by La Spinetta spans 165 hectares, 100 in Piedmont and 65 in Tuscany, with 75% of it being cultivated according to biodynamic principles. The main varieties grown are the native moscato d'Asti, sangiovese, barbera d'Asti, langhe nebbiolo, barbaresco, and barolo.
The vineyard area owned by La Spinetta spans 165 hectares, 100 in Piedmont and 65 in Tuscany, with 75% of it being cultivated according to biodynamic principles. The main varieties grown are the native moscato d'Asti, sangiovese, barbera d'Asti, langhe nebbiolo, barbaresco, and barolo.