Wine Details

La Spinetta Langhe Bianco DOC

100% Sauvignon Blanc, planted at 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level in sandy soil, this fresh white is bursting with bright aromas of green pear, yellow plum, sea salt and a whole garden of fresh herbs (particularly sage). Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out in 200L French oak casks, enhancing the wine’s concentration and structure. A delicious savory note, accompanied by a gripping minerality and acidity, make this a great food wine.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Piedmont

Classification:

Langhe Bianco DOC

Variety:

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Number of bottles produced:

6,000 bottles

Production area:

Mango

Altitude:

400 meters (1312 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

30 years

Yield:

2,500 bottles

Vinification:

Alcoholic fermentation in used French oak barrels, followed by 17 months of aging.

Refining:

Bottle aging for about 7 months.

Alcohol content:

12.5%

Acidity:

6.2 g/L

Soil:

Calcareous marl

Time of harvest:

Beginning of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

94

La Spinetta Langhe Bianco DOC 2022

Vinous Media (94)- "The 2022 Langhe Bianco (Sauvignon) is a rich, heady wine. It's also one of the best whites I have ever tasted from La Spinetta. Apricot, white flowers and lightly honeyed, creamy notes open first. A touch of lees-stirring amplifies flavors and textures. I especially admire the wine's textural presence."

92

La Spinetta Langhe Bianco DOC 2019

James Suckling (92)- "A flavorful, fruity and tangy white with aromas of quince, pineapples, mango stones, yellow plums and lemon peel. Fantastic concentration, with bright citrus and tropical fruit underlined by sharp acidity. Drink now."

91

La Spinetta Langhe Bianco DOC 2019

Wine Advocate (91)- "A pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc, the La Spinetta 2019 Langhe Bianco is a pretty wine that graces the palate with peach, citrus, yellow rose and beeswax. It boasts a lean but crisp personality and would pair perfectly next to the exotic flavors of Thailand or Vietnam."