La Spinetta (Piedmont)

Barbera d'Asti Superiore 'Bionzo'

Barbera d'Asti Superiore 'Bionzo', La Spinetta

Barbera dAsti Superiore Bionzo La Spinetta
  • From Barbera grown in the 14 hectare Bionzo vineyard in Castigliole d’Asti
  • 45-55 years old vines
  • Grown on calcareous soil
  • 300 meters above sea level with a Southern exposure
  • Harvested in the last week September to early October
  • Fermented in rotofermenters for 6 to 7 days
  • Aged for 16-18 months in new, medium toasted, French oak barrique
  • Malolactic fermentation in the barrique then aged for another three months in bottle before its release
  • Not filtered of clarified

Info

Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbera d'Asti
Variety:
Barbera
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-RIP-11-19 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-06-23
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-09-15

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