IT-RIP-12-16

Pin Monferrato Rosso [Nebb/Barbera], La Spinetta

Nebbiolo (65%) Barbera (35%)
Barbera is sourced form the Bionzo vineyard in Nieve, planted in 1975
Harvested in the middle to end of September, the Nebbiolo in the beginning to middle of October
Each variety fermented separately for 7-8 days in temperature-controlled rotofermenters
Malolactic fermentation in oak
Calcareous soils
Maturation in new, medium toasted French oak for 16-18 months
The two wines are blended together and transferred to stainless steel vats for 2 months, plus 3 months in bottle
3500 cases produced

Producer:

Vintage:

2016

Country:

Italy

Region:

Piedmont

Appellation:

Langhe

Variety:

Blend - Super Piedmont