Wine Details

La Spinetta Barolo Garretti DOCG

Grapes for this Barolo come from the Garretti and Campè vineyards, in the Barolo township of Grinzane Cavour. Typical varietal characteristics of sweet and savory herbs, tobacco, mint, liquorice, berries, roses and spice are laced together in this full-bodied, dense and chewy wine. Beautiful fruit and length paired with polished tannins make for a supple, silky wine that will only continue to improve with age.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Piedmont

Classification:

Barolo DOCG

Variety:

100% Nebbiolo

Number of bottles produced:

8,000 bottles

Production area:

Garretti, Grinzane Cavour, 2.2 ha, south exposure

Altitude:

200 m

Age of vines:

30 years

Yield:

3,300 bottles/ha

Vinification:

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

Refining:

Aged in 50% new and 50% one year old medium toasted French oak tonneaux for 20 months, no filtration or clarifying

Alcohol content:

14.0%

Soil:

Calcareous

Harvest:

Beginning to middle of October

First vintage:

2000

Cellar:

La Spinetta, Campe, Grinzane Cavour

Bottling:

Transfer to stainless steel vats for 3 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 12 months

Release:

January, 4 years after harvest

Recent press reviews

94

La Spinetta Barolo Garretti DOCG 2019

Wine Advocate (94)- "The La Spinetta 2019 Barolo Garretti opens to a crisp, almost tart quality with red fruit, cassis, pomegranate and a hint of red apple. Those bright primary tones cede to spice and earthy mineral or baked clay. The wine is distinguished by a pretty hint of licorice root that cuts a line throughout the entire bouquet. The 2019 vintage shows extra finesse and structure to the palate."

93

La Spinetta Barolo Garretti DOCG 2019

James Suckling (93)- "Aromas of rose petal and hibiscus flower with some blood orange and stem undertones. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and chewy tannins. Medium finish. Needs time to soften and open."

93

La Spinetta Barolo Garretti DOCG 2019

Vinous Media (93)- "The 2019 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is a wild, exotic wine. The aromatics alone are incredibly alluring. Kirsch, rosewater, hard candy and sweet spice all soar out of the glass. This racy, mid-weight Barolo is a real charmer. Best of all the 2019 will drink well right out of the gate."