IT-RIP-11-16
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
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbera d'Asti
Variety:
Barbera
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available: |
SKU | Case Size | Bottle Size |
| Full Bottle | IT-RIP-11-16 | 12 | 750 |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score:
92
Date:
2020-07-23
Vinous Media
Score:
94
Date:
2020-03-26
Review:
The 2016 Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo is a super-classic Asti Barbera with wonderfully delineated flavors and plenty of structure. Clean mineral notes, spice, dried flowers, menthol and graphite all run through this potent yet super-refined Barbera that cries for cold weather and bold, lusty food on the table. When I think about what Asti Barbera should be, the Bionzo often comes to mind.
