LA SPINETTA Langhe Nebbiolo


Denomination	Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Variety	100% Nebbiolo
Average production	36,000 bottles (11% of entire wine production)
Average yield per ha	2,500 bottles
Vinyeard	Starderi, Neive, grapes come from young vines only
Type of Soil	Calcareous
Average Age of Vines	5-7 years
Average altitude	270 m
Time of Harvest	Beginning to middle of October
Cellar	LA SPINETTA Campe, Grinzane Cavour
Vinification Details	Fermentation of grapes for 7-8 days in rotofermenters at controlled temperature, malolactic fermentation in French oak
Aging	Entirely in new, medium toasted French oak for 12 months
Bottling	Transfer to stainless steal vats for 2 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 2 months
Specialties	No filtration and clarifying
Release	16 months after harvest
Winemaker's Comments	Color: Defined, vibrant red Bouquet: Black plum, currant and black cherry, aromas of mint Taste: Warm with perfect tannins, great elegance, yet round with fine finish, delicious
Food Pairing	Grilled and elaborate red meat and wild game
Evolution	15 years
Recommended serving temperature	17-19 degrees Celsius