LA SPINETTA Wines (Italy)
LA SPINETTA Barbera d'Asti Ca di Pian
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOC |
| Variety | 100% Barbera |
| Average production | 80,000 bottles (17% of production) |
| Average yield per ha | 3,500 bottles |
| Vineyard | Castagnole and Costigliole |
| Type of Soil | Calcareous |
| Average Age of Vines | 6-20 years |
| Average altitude | 300 m |
| Vineyard size | 23 hectare (50 acres) |
| Special characteristics | South exposure, the only Barbera that comes from younger vines |
| Time of Harvest | End of September / beginning of October |
| Cellar | LA SPINETTA, Castagnole Lanze |
| Vinification Details | Alcoholic fermentation for 6-7 days in rotofermenters at controlled temperature, malolactic fermentation in oak |
| Aging | Entirely in new, medium toasted French oak for 12 months |
| Bottling | Transfer to stainless steal vats for 6 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 2 months |
| Specialties | No filtration, no clarifying |
| Release | 20 months after harvest |
| Winemaker's Comments | Color: Ruby red with purple reflections Bouquet: Very dense, with scents reminding of Marasca cherry, violets followed by plum Taste: Fresh and fruity, the acidity is balanced by generous alcohol and mild tannins |
| Food Pairing | All kinds of appetizers and soft cheeses |
| Evolution | 10 to 15 years |
| Recommended serving temperature |
16-17 degrees Celsius |