Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi Docg 2001 75 cl La Spinetta

LSP BARB01

Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo

Received awards: 93 points Wine Spectator, 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso Sommelier (AIS) 5 Grapes, Vini Buoni as best Barbaresco, 93+ by Stephen Tanzer, 94 points Parker.

Average production: 15,500 bottles (4% of entire wine production)

Average yield per ha: 2,200

First vintage: 1996

Vineyard: Name/location: Starderi, Neive Type of soil: calcareous - Average age of vines: 35-45 years - Average altitude: 270 m - Vineyard size: 6.5 hectare

Special characteristics: south exposure, Neive is the most famous area for making Barbaresco

Wine making process: Time of harvest: beginning to middle of October

Cellar: LA SPINETTA, Castagnole Lanze

Fermentation: alcoholic fermentation for 7-8 days in rotofermenters at controlled temperature, malolactic fermentation in oak Aging: entirely in new, medium toasted French oak for 20 - 22 months Bottling: transfer to stainless steal vats for 3 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 12 months

Specialties: no filtration, no clarifying - Release: 3 years after harvest

Wine description: Color: dense red Bouquet: complex, explosive scent of fruit, sweet spices,licorice and chocolate - Taste: thick and concentrated, dark berries, licorice, exceptional balance of sweet tannins and acidity

Evolution: 25 to 30 years

Pairings: ideal with grilled food, sauced and elaborate red meat and wild game

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