Wine Details

La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso DOC

Named in honor of La Spinetta founder Giuseppe “Pin” Rivetti, this Nebbiolo/Barbera blend is supple and silky with an alluring aromatic presence of dark berries, shaved chocolate and hints of leather. The wine opens with the approachability and fruity appeal of Barbera, but continues with the length and elegance of Nebbiolo, each grape perfectly complimenting the other. Enjoyable early, but will also evolve nicely after a few years in the cellar.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Piedmont

Classification:

Monferrato DOC

Variety:

65% Nebbiolo 35% Barbera

Number of bottles produced:

40,000 bottles

Production area:

Castagnole, Neive, Barbaresco 2.2 ha, south exposure

Altitude:

200 m

Age of vines:

30-70 years

Yield:

2,500 bottles/ha

Vinification:

Separate fermentation for 7-8 days in temperature controlled rotofermenters, malolactic fermentation in oak

Refining:

Aged in new medium toasted French barriques for 16-18 months, no filtration or clarifying

Alcohol content:

14.0%

Soil:

Calcareous

Harvest:

Middle to end of September

First vintage:

1989

Cellar:

La Spinetta, Castagnole Lanze

Bottling:

Blending of the two wines and transfer to stainless steel vats for 2 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 3 months

Release:

January, 2 years after harvest

Recent press reviews

91

La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso DOC 2019

Vinous Media (91)- "The 2019 Monferrato Rosso Pin, La Spinetta's Nebbiolo/Barbera blend, is terrific. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, mint, white pepper and blood orange lend energy to this juicy, mid-weight red. All the elements are so well balanced."

94

La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso DOC 2018

James Suckling (94)- "The aromas of dried flowers really come out of the glass. It's medium-bodied with creamy tannins and a fine and beautiful finish. Pretty softness and brightness and mouthfeel. Drink or hold."

92

La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso DOC 2018

Wine Advocate (92)- "A blend of Nebbiolo with some Barbera, the La Spinetta 2018 Monferrato Rosso Pin reveals a pretty and lasting bouquet with a prominent theme of red roses and dried flowers. The Barbera is used in a supporting role, but it adds enough freshness and fruity concentration to change the personality of this wine and immediately open it to a vast selection of food pairings, from pasta with meat sauce or braised beef."