La Spinetta
Barolo Campè Vursù 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged entirely in new French barriques of medium toast for 22–24 months; bottled without filtration or fining. |
- Name and alcohol content: Barolo DOCG 2022, 14.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Organic grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo from the Campè vineyard in Grinzane Cavour, vines aged 40–65 years
- Vinification process: steel for 7–8 days on the skins, malolactic fermentation in wood
- Ageing: 22–24 months in new French barriques, unfiltered and unfined
- Taste and pairings: red fruits, spices; ideal with roasts and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Campè Vursù by La Spinetta is a Piedmontese red with a substantial character, a pure expression of Barolo. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, it stands out for its dry, powerful and structured profile. On the palate, it reveals a pleasant freshness that skilfully balances the noble tannins, ensuring a long, enveloping persistence. The aromatic profile is intense, enriched with notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices and hints of undergrowth. It is a complex and elegant wine, with a marked aptitude for ageing, perfect for accompanying red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Grinzane Cavour, from the historic Campè vineyard plot cultivated according to the principles of organic farming. The vines, aged between forty and sixty-five years, are situated at 280 metres above sea level with sunny exposures to the south, south-east and south-west. The roots delve into alluvial soils characterised by a solid calcareous matrix and a clay covering. These pedoclimatic conditions, combined with optimal sunlight, favour the ideal ripening of the grapes, giving the wine a solid tannic structure and the breadth typical of the area.
How it is produced
After harvesting, the grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation with skin maceration in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about eight days. The subsequent malolactic fermentation in wood helps to refine the taste balance. This is followed by ageing in new, medium-toast French oak barrels for about two years, during which the wood enriches the profile without overpowering the grape variety's identity. The process, compatible with vegan dietary choices, is completed without filtration or fining, preserving the authenticity of the fruit and its organoleptic characteristics.
History and Curiosities
Born from the intuition of the Rivetti family in 1977, La Spinetta established its excellence with this investment wine. The prestigious Barolo Campè comes to life in Grinzane Cavour, where ancient organic Nebbiolo vines sink their roots into a particularly suitable limestone terroir. Under the expert guidance of Giorgio Rivetti, the wine matures in new French oak barriques before being bottled without filtration. This majestic and complex red offers connoisseurs an elegant and formidable structure, destined to evolve beautifully over time.
Awards
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Giorgio Rivetti, Andrea Rivetti
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 100
| Name | La Spinetta Barolo Campe Vursu 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | La Spinetta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the intuition of the Rivetti family in 1977, La Spinetta established its excellence with this investment wine. The prestigious Barolo Campè comes to life in Grinzane Cavour, where ancient organic Nebbiolo vines sink their roots into a particularly suitable limestone terroir. Under the expert guidance of Giorgio Rivetti, the wine matures in new French oak barriques before being bottled without filtration. This majestic and complex red offers connoisseurs an elegant and formidable structure, destined to evolve beautifully over time. |
| Origin | Campè, Grinzane Cavour (Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Altitude: 280 m above sea level. South-facing. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Early to mid-October |
| Fermentation | 7–8 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel at controlled temperature for 7–8 days; malolactic fermentation in wood; ageing for 22–24 months in new medium-toast French barriques; bottling without filtration or clarification |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel (horizontal fermenters at controlled temperature) for 7–8 days; malolactic fermentation in wood; ageing for 22–24 months in new medium-toast French barriques; bottling without filtration or clarification. |
| Aging | Aged entirely in new French barriques of medium toast for 22–24 months; bottled without filtration or fining. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |