La Spinetta, Barbaresco Valeirano

La Spinetta, Barbaresco ValeiranoGood medium red. Wild aromas of truffle, smoke, underbrush, spices and cigar box. Then fat and lush in the mouth, showing the exotic side of the vintage. This silky Barbaresco has the sex appeal to be enjoyed early. Finishes with ripe, building tannins. Conveys a rather high pH feel, and indeed Rivetti notes that pHs are generally higher in his 2006 Barbarescos than in the 2007s. Stephen Tanzer

a pinch of spice on the finish

Rather silky texture

The palate is full and firm with lovely vivacity and loads of mineral sparks

dense soil full of rocks and minerals

the wine instantly pops with smoke

45 ha parcel of 70+ year old vines)

round and vibrant middle weight flavors that possess fine detail on the clean

An ultra-fresh nose features notes of both red and dark currant that enjoy pretty top notes of violet and rose petal plus a touch of earth

round textured charms with layers of licorice

This is quite ripe

This delivers very good length though there is a touch of youthful austerity present that will require a few years of bottle age to dissipate

this is an excellent