2023 Rivetti G.( La Spinetta) Barbera d' Asti Ca' di Pian (750ml)
La Spinetta's longtime entry point into serious Barbera, sourced from 45 to 49-year-old organically farmed vines across 18 parcels in the Castagnole and Costigliole zones, including the Bionzo vineyard. Fermented in temperature-controlled roto-fermenters, aged 12 months in partly new, partly used medium-toast French oak, then another 12 months between stainless steel and bottle before release. Expect an opaque red-magenta hue with ripe, seductive aromas of blueberry, black cherry, candied violet, lavender, and mocha, moving into a medium to full-bodied palate with vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a generous finish. A longtime magazine "Best Value" pick and a genuine showcase for how good entry-level Barbera d'Asti can be.
Region: Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Producer: La Spinetta (Giorgio Rivetti)
Cuvée: Ca' di Pian
Grape: Barbera (100%)
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750ml