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

93

La Spinetta Barolo Garretti DOCG 2022

Jeb Dunnuck (93)- "From Grinzane Cavour, the 2022 Barolo Garretti pours a jeweled ruby hue. Aromas of grenadine, ripe peach, sweet cedar, and pressed wildflowers emerge from the glass. Medium-bodied, it is polished and elegant, with balanced acidity, refined tannins, and a subtle grip on the finish. It’s approachable now but capable of aging well. Drink 2026-2040."

91

La Spinetta Barolo Garretti DOCG 2022

James Suckling (91)- "Very aromatic, exuberant and floral with a peachy note, a touch of citrus and some incense. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with abundant fruit complemented by integrated acidity and supple tannins. Drink or hold."

93

La Spinetta Barolo Garretti DOCG 2021

Jeb Dunnuck (93)- "The 2021 Barolo Garretti displays a medium red color, and the nose opens to a spicy and warming aromas of cedar, ripe cherries, dried herbs, and leather. The palate offers a compact, refreshing, angular structure, bright acidity, and a mineral-inflected finish. It’s tightly coiled and is going to benefit from another few years in the bottle if stored in cool cellars. Drink 2027-2040."