La Spinetta (Piedmont)

Barbaresco 'Gallina'

Barbaresco 'Gallina'

Barbaresco Gallina La Spinetta wood cs
  • Nebbiolo from the 5 hectare Gallina vineyard, the first cru acquired by Giorgio Rivetti in 1995
  • 55-year-old vines planted at 250m above sea level
  • Calcareous marl with a prominent amount of light colored sand
  • Aged 20 months in 30% new French oak barrique, plus one year in bottle
  • Unfined/unfiltered

Info

Vintage:
2006
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbaresco
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-RIP-21-06 6/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
91
Date
2009-10-01
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2009-10-30
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2009-09-30

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