"La Spinetta's Barbaresco Valierano has come together beautifully over the last year. Deeply spiced and aromatic, the 2011 has begun to flesh out as the tannins have softened. Still, it is to soon for the Valeirano to deliver all it has. Today, the French oak remains dominant, which makes me think the wine may not have enough stuffing to balance things out. Time will tell.
" - Vinous Media