La Spinetta (Piedmont)
Barbera d'Asti Superiore 'Bionzo'
- 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:
2017
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbera d'Asti
Variety:
Barbera
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | IT-RIP-11-17 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2021-06-17
Vinous Media
Score
93
Date
2021-09-28