Wine Details

La Spinetta Barolo Campè DOCG

This Barolo comes from 50+ year-old vines on the four-hectare (10 acres) Campè vineyard surrounding the winery in Grinzane Cavour.  The Campè is powerful and imposing in the glass, with a distinctive nose of violets, blackcurrants and blueberries combined with more vegetal nuances for an overall impression of freshness.  Graphite, smoke and leather add to the impressive depth and density of palate, while remaining vibrantly fruit-centric.  Smooth tannins shape a distinguished, balanced and long wine, to drink now or hold for a few years to enjoy its evolution. 

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Piedmont

Classification:

Barolo DOCG

Variety:

100% Nebbiolo

Number of bottles produced:

9,000 bottles

Production area:

Campe, Ginzane Cavour, 4 ha, south exposure

Altitude:

280 m

Age of vines:

50-55 years

Yield:

2,500 bottles/ha

Vinification:

Alcoholic fermentation for 7-8 days in temperature controlled roto-fermenters, malolactic fermentation in oak

Refining:

Aged in new medium toasted French barriques for 24 months, no filtration or clarifying

Alcohol content:

14.5%

Soil:

Calcareous

Harvest:

Beginning to middle of October

First vintage:

2000

Cellar:

La Spinetta Campe, Grinzane Cavour

Bottling:

Transfer to stainless steel vats for 9 months before bottling, aging in bottle for another 12 months

Release:

January, 4 years after harvest

Recent press reviews

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La Spinetta Barolo Campè DOCG 2021

Jeb Dunnuck (95)- "The 2021 Barolo Campe Vursu is a medium matte-red hue and leads with a wonderfully mineral-inflected, saturating nose of crushed stones, dried cherry, pine, spice, and wild herbs. The palate offers full-bodied structure, balanced richness, and ripe tannins that have a more rounded feel through the mid-palate. Campe comes from the vineyard's more exposed, higher section, whereas Garretti comes from the hill's lower slopes. Usually, they buy the fruit of Garretti for its approachability. However, the 2021 wines are somewhat flipped, with Garretti offering more nervous energy, and while the Campe is still structured, with the potential for longevity, it has a more velvety and approachable texture that fleshes out with air and makes it quite appealing. Drink 2026-2046."

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La Spinetta Barolo Campè DOCG 2021

James Sucklng (94)- "Violets with roses as well as crushed cherries. The palate is full-bodied, currently with an imposing tannin structure that shows some bright, albeit greenish, defined fruit on the horizon. Needs some time, but should evolve into an exceptional wine."

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La Spinetta Barolo Campè DOCG 2020

James Sucklng (95)- "Rich and inviting Barolo with notes of peach pits, sandalwood, red cherries, sweet basil and potpourri. It’s full-bodied and encompassing with fine-grained, powdery tannins. Powerful fruit."