Wine Details

La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo DOC

The Langhe Nebbiolo is mostly young-vine fruit from the Starderi vineyard from which the Cru Barbaresco is produced. Racy and layered, this wine offers a beguiling mix of bright red cherry and blueberry fruit and floral, spiced, minty notes that add perfume. Full-bodied and rich, yet pretty and expressive, this is an excellent Nebbiolo to enjoy quite young though it can certainly withstand some time in the cellar as well.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Piedmont

Classification:

Langhe DOC

Variety:

100% Nebbiolo

Number of bottles produced:

36,000 botttles

Production area:

Starderi, Neive, grapes from younger vines

Altitude:

270 m

Age of vines:

16-20 years

Yield:

2,500 bottles/ha

Vinification:

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

Refining:

Aged in new medium toasted French oak for 12 months

Alcohol content:

14.0%

Soil:

Calcareous

Harvest:

Beginning to middle of October

First vintage:

2004

Cellar:

La Spinetta Campe, Grinzane Cavour

Bottling:

Transfer to stainless steel vats for 2 months before bottling, aging in bottle for 2 months, no filtration or clarifying

Release:

June, 16 months after harvest

Recent press reviews

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La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2021

Wine Advocate (90)- "The organic La Spinetta 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo reveals medium-rich concentration and bold aromas of dark cherry, wild plum and dried blueberry. That primary fruit is framed by tar, smoke and sweet spice. This is an entry-level Nebbiolo with a bolder style and more concentration than your standard Langhe Nebbiolo. Drink this wine while the fruit is freshest."

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La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2020

James Suckling (91)- "Lots of nutmeg and floral aromas to the red fruits. Medium body. Chewy texture. Fresh at the finish. Some bitter lemon and mahogany. Drink now."

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La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2020

Vinous Media (91)- "The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo is a gorgeous wine that shows how compelling the vintage is. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and new leather are all dialed up in this decidedly potent, virile Langhe Nebbiolo."