2019 La Spinetta Barbaresco "Gallina", Piedmont, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 14-15 days. Malolactic fermentation done in French oak barrels, in which 20% are new and the remaining used (2nd passage), followed by 20-22 months of aging. Finally, bottle-aged for about 6 months.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Giuseppe Rivetti and his wife, Lidia were dedicated and expert farmers throughout the 1960's and 1970's. They exemplified humility, respect, as well as ambition. These are the values that still define the philosophy of La Spinetta. In due course their children Carlo, Bruno, Giorgio, and Giovanna took over the winery reins. In 1977 the children, with the support of their parents, began the first production of their Moscatos, Bricco Quaglia and Biancospino. These would be some of the first single-cru Moscato to be produced in Italy.

With the success of their Moscato business, the Rivetti family decided to branch out and focus on red grapes. In 1985 they launched their first red bottling with Barbera Ca di Pian. In 1989 Pin was created. Through observation and collaboration with fellow producers, this wine was made with new winemaking ideas and with implementing the latest vineyard and cellar techniques. The plan was to make a wine with international appeal but also one that was deeply linked to the Piedmont territory. Subsequent ventures focused on Barbaresco and Barolo. In 2018 property was in Tortona was acquired for the production of Timorasso.