LSP BARBSTA
Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Received awards: 92 points Wine Spectator, 94 by Stephen Tanzer, 92 Cellar Traker.
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
Denomination | DOCG |
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Grape used | 100% Nebbiolo |
Category | Red Wines |
Region | Piemonte |
Brand | La Spinetta |
Vintage | 2000 |
Alcohol | 14.5° |