La Spinetta
La Spinetta was born in the early 60s thanks to Giuseppe, known as Pin, and Lidia Rivetti, who transmit the passion for their business to their four children, who were the first to make a single-vineyard Moscato and make single-vine wines their philosophy , with other labels such as Barbera Ca 'di Pian first and Barbaresco Gallina, Barbaresco Valeirano and Barbaresco Starderi then. The success is growing, such as to push the brothers to new investments in the Barolo appellation in Grinzane Cavour and in Tuscany in the Casanova della Spinetta estate. An expansion with a single leitmotif, the link with the territory and with the native vines, which sees the enhancement of Barbera , Moscato and Nebbiolo in Piedmont, and the focus on Sangiovese and Vermentino in Tuscany. Rivetti's curiosity and desire to experiment is also realized with the acquisition of the historic sparkling wine house Contratto and with great results also on Timorasso, which the brothers consider as a grape with enormous potential, for wines capable of competing with the great French whites.
La Spinetta: the wines of the Rhinoceros
All La Spinetta labels are distinguished by the presence of Albrecht Dürer's Rhinoceros. This work, which Giorgio Rivetti literally fell in love with, was made by Dürer without ever having seen a rhino, but only based on the descriptions obtained by those who in Lisbon in 1515 were the first to witness the arrival of a rhino in Europe. Indian. The choice is not accidental: even the winemaker, in fact, realizes the idea of each new wine with long months of work in the vineyard and in the cellar, choosing the vineyard and expressing his personality through the wine. Of La Spinetta wines only one is an exception, Barolo Campè, which has another masterpiece on the label by the artist, which well represents the king of wines and the wine of kings: the lion.
La Spinetta red wine
La Spinetta is famous above all for its red wine, in particular for Barbaresco. Labels such as Barbaresco Starderi and Barbaresco Gallina are present in the best restaurants in the world and are among the most internationally awarded wines of the denomination, with awards from all the main sector guides. However, Barolo Campè also gave great satisfaction, repeatedly awarded 97 points by James Suckling. La Spinetta red wine comes from a great attention in the vineyard, with grapes coming from organic farming and only from the vineyards owned by the company, many of which are of a certain age (which favors intensity and depth in the wines). To achieve greater intensity in wine, La Spinetta prefers low yields in the vineyard and applies the so-called "green pruning", with the removal of some of the unripe bunches in the months of July and August, to the advantage of the other bunches present on the plant, which they are further enriched with aromas.
What is the refinement of La Spinetta Nebbiolo?
Spinetta Nebbiolo ages for about 12 months in French oak barriques, and for a further 6 months in bottle. The result is a pleasant and accessible Nebbiolo, with velvety and round tannins.
What is the peculiarity of La Spinetta Moscato?
La Spinetta Moscato is produced in two labels, each of which is obtained from a single grape variety: La Spinetta Moscato Biancospino and La Spinetta Moscato Bricco Quaglia. La Spinetta was the first company to create Moscato from a single vineyard.
What are the characteristics of La Spinetta Chardonnay?
La Spinetta Chardonnay is an extraordinarily long-lived white aged in wood, which maximizes the aromas of this extraordinary aromatic grape, with impressive fruity and floral notes and hints of citrus, golden apple and lime.
Barolo DOCG Vigneto Campè 2021 La Spinetta
Born in the 1960s, this Piedmontese winery, known for its original labels with the image of the rhino by Albrecht Dürer, has been able to establish itself as one of the most interesting realities of the Langhe landscape. The Campè vineyard is located in the municipal area of Grinzane Cavour, in the central part of the Garetti cru, with a wonderful southern exposure.
The old vines of over 70 years give excellent quality grapes, which are vinified with maceration on the skins for a couple of weeks....
View product pageBarbera d'Alba DOC Gallina 2021 La Spinetta
Barbera d'Alba Gallina is produced by La Spinetta, one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from Gallina a Neive, in the province of Cuneo.
The Barbera grapes are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for 14-15 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, followed by 12-month aging in the same containers.
Ruby red in color with violet reflections, it has aromas of ripe cherry, green pepper and cinnamon...
View product pageBarbera d'Asti DOCG Ca' di Pian 2022 La Spinetta
Barbera d'Asti Ca di Pian is a red with an indigenous imprint, originating in the province of Asti between the municipality of Castagnole Lanze and Costigliole d'Asti.
The grapes, Barbera in purity, come from vineyards of 29-34 years, spread over a mainly calcareous soil for a total area of 23 hectares, at 300 meters above sea level. The harvest takes place between September and October, strictly by hand. The alcoholic fermentation of the must in steel tanks precedes the malolactic fermentation i...
View product pageColli Tortonesi DOC Derthona Timorasso 2023 La Spinetta
The Timorasso Derthona of La Spinetta is one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipalities of Montemarzino and Montegioco, in the province of Alessandria.
The Timorasso grapes are destemmed and softly pressed. This is followed by fermentation in small thermo-controlled steel tanks and aging on the fine lees for 7 months.
Straw yellow in colour, it has aromas of acacia and orange blossom and slight notes of hydrocarbon. ...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Garretti 2020 La Spinetta
La Spinetta is an interesting reality that owns vineyards in different areas of Piedmont and produces wines with a typically territorial face.
The label is a faithful expression of the Garretti cru, located in Grinzane Cavour. The vineyard is 70 years old and is cultivated at an altitude of about 240 meters above sea level, facing south. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for a couple of weeks. The Barolo then rests for 22 months in French oak barrels.
Garnet in c...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Valeirano 2021 La Spinetta
La Spinetta is an interesting Piedmontese reality, which produces excellent wines with a strong territorial imprint. The estate owns vineyards in various areas of the region and manages some parcels of particular value in the Langhe. The wine comes from the Valeriano di Treiso vineyard, which is over 55 years old and is located at an altitude of 380 meters above sea level, on calcareous-clayey marl with veins of sand.
Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with maceration on the ski...
View product pageBarbaresco Gallina DOCG 2021 La Spinetta
This interesting reality operates in different areas of Piedmont, as well as in Tuscany, producing wines of excellent quality, always faithful to the territory of origin. The search for the best parcels in the Langhe led the winery to purchase a splendid vineyard in the Gallina di Neive cru.
These are old vines of over 55 years, cultivated at an altitude of 250 meters with exposure to midday, on soils of calcareous marl rich in sands. The vinification takes place in steel tanks with a maceration ...
View product pageLanghe DOC Sauvignon 2021 La Spinetta
This Langhe Bianco is produced by La Spinetta, one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipalities of Mango and Treiso, in the province of Cuneo.
The Sauvignon grapes are vinified in French oak barrels, where the wine is subsequently aged for 18 months.
Straw yellow in color, it has aromas of white and yellow flowers, tropical fruit and mineral notes. The sip is fresh and structured, with a precise finish.
To be combined w...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Starderi 2021 La Spinetta
In addition to being the name of the vineyard of origin, Starderi is one of the Barbarescos signed by La Spinetta, a Piedmontese winery located in the municipality of Castagnole delle Lanze.
The vineyard of origin is populated by vines between the ages of 51 and 57. It extends over a mainly calcareous soil, for an area of 6.5 hectares at an altitude of 270 meters. Following the manual harvest, the grapes carry out the alcoholic fermentation phase in steel tanks. The malolactic fermentation takes ...
View product pagePiemonte DOC Chardonnay Lidia 2021 La Spinetta
Chardonnay Lidia is produced by La Spinetta, one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipality of Mango, in the province of Cuneo.
The Chardonnay grapes are vinified in French oak barrels, where the subsequent refinement which lasts 18 months also takes place.
Straw yellow in colour, it has aromas of citrus fruits, acacia honey and toasted hazelnuts. The sip is fresh, with a savory and persistent finish.
To be combined wit...
View product pageMoscato d'Asti DOCG Biancospino 2024 La Spinetta
Moscato d'Asti Il Biancospino is produced by La Spinetta, one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipalities of Coazzolo and Castagnole delle Lanze, in the province of Asti.
The Moscato grapes are vinified in an autoclave at a controlled temperature for about a month.
Intense straw yellow in color, it has aromas of white and yellow flowers, tropical fruit and citrus fruits. The sip is aromatic, with a mineral and persist...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Bordini 2022 La Spinetta
The Barbaresco Bordini, produced by the La Spinetta winery, shows the gentlest face of Nebbiolo, painted by the refined and delicate trait of the Barbaresco land that responds to the province of Asti.
It comes from the vineyard of the same name, located near Neive at 270 meters above sea level. It extends over a surface of 4 hectares, defined by a soil mainly with limestone matrix. Fruit of a sustainable and pesticide-free agriculture, Nebbiolo grapes are harvested manually during the month of Oc...
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