La Spinetta (Piedmont)
Barbera d'Asti Superiore 'Bionzo'
Barbera d'Asti 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
Producer:
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 |
Resources
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Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-06-23
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-09-15