La Spinetta
Barolo Garretti 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in 600-litre French oak barrels with medium toasting (50% new and 50% second use) for 20 months, then 3 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Name: Barolo DOCG 2022 from Nebbiolo grapes, certified organic and vegan
- Origin: Garretti Vineyard in Grinzane Cavour (Langhe), south-facing at 200 metres
- Aromas: cherry and blackberry, rose and violet, with hints of dried mushrooms and hazelnuts
- Palate: full and enveloping structure, silky tannins, pronounced freshness and persistent finish
- Ageing: 20 months in French oak and 3 in steel; 14.5% vol, cork stopper
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Garretti produced by La Spinetta is an organic and vegan red wine that expresses the authentic character of Nebbiolo. On the palate, it is enveloping and structured, supported by a pleasant freshness and harmonious tannins. The aromatic profile stands out for its great depth, intertwining notes of blackberry and cherry with elegant floral nuances of rose and violet. As it evolves in the glass, tertiary notes of dried mushrooms, toasted hazelnuts and liquorice emerge. This noble Piedmontese expression is an excellent companion for braised red meats, thanks to its elegant and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This red originates from the Garretti cru in Grinzane Cavour, within the renowned Langhe region. The Nebbiolo vines benefit from a favourable southern exposure and an altitude of two hundred metres, ideal conditions for balanced ripening of the grapes. The clay-limestone soils of alluvial origin give the wine remarkable definition and a complex texture. These elements allow the Barolo to develop a balanced structure, faithfully reflecting the characteristics of its area of origin through a refined and measured sip.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in October, followed by maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in wood to best integrate its structural components. Ageing continues for twenty months in medium-toast French oak barrels, with an equal split between new and second-use wood. A subsequent period of rest in steel tanks precedes bottling, stabilising a wine that offers remarkable aromatic persistence and a long finish of sweet spices and dried fruit.
History and Curiosities
Barolo Garretti was born from the pioneering vision of the Rivetti family, who have led the winery with great dedication since 1977. The acquisition in 2000 of the historic cru in the municipality of Grinzane Cavour gave rise to this exceptional organic Barolo DOCG, a symbol of the innovative approach of La Spinetta. Each bottle expresses a profound respect for nature, combining a vegan production philosophy with the undisputed class of Nebbiolo. Thanks to skilful ageing in French oak, this wine embodies the authentic heritage of the Langhe, blending majestic power with rare finesse.
Awards
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2022
91/100
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
88/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °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 Garretti 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 Barolo Garretti was born from the pioneering vision of the Rivetti family, who have led the winery with great dedication since 1977. The acquisition in 2000 of the historic cru in the municipality of Grinzane Cavour gave rise to this exceptional organic Barolo DOCG, a symbol of the innovative approach of La Spinetta. Each bottle expresses a profound respect for nature, combining a vegan production philosophy with the undisputed class of Nebbiolo. Thanks to skilful ageing in French oak, this wine embodies the authentic heritage of the Langhe, blending majestic power with rare finesse. |
| Origin | Grinzane Cavour (Langhe), Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Altitude: 200 m a.s.l. South-facing. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | From early to mid-October |
| Fermentation | 7–8 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation for 7–8 days in temperature-controlled rotofermenters; malolactic fermentation in barrique; ageing for 20 months in 600-litre medium-toasted French oak barrels (50% new, 50% second use) and a subsequent 3 months in steel tanks. |
| Wine making | Harvest in October; alcoholic fermentation for 7–8 days in rotofermenters at controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing for 20 months in 600-litre medium-toast French oak barrels (50% new and 50% second use) and a further 3 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. |
| Aging | Aged in 600-litre French oak barrels with medium toasting (50% new and 50% second use) for 20 months, then 3 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |