La Spinetta - Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina 2012 (750ml)
Price: $149.99
| Producer | La Spinetta |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Subregion | Barbaresco |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Sku | 7337 |
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La Spinetta Description
A soft and persuasive Barbaresco. Velvety tannins and great body define this wine, that ends with a fruity finish and floral note.
James Suckling: 94 Points
Crazy aromas of Indian spices and fresh herbs with an undertone of ripe plums. Full body, round tannins and rich, delicious palate. Shows so much beauty and length. Needs two ro three years to soften, but already decadent and seductive.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2012 Barbaresco Gallina Vürsù is a gorgeous expression that marches to the beat of its own drum (as do all of Giorgio Rivetti's fascinating wines). The wine delivers intensity, density and freshness in equal measure throughout its balanced presentation. The perfumed bouquet offers dark fruit and dried cherry with subtle touches of cinnamon and dark cola in a background role.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2012 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina is beautifully lifted and precise in the glass, with plenty of sweet red berry, rose petal, mint and spice notes. This is a distinctly lifted, feminine Barbaresco from La Spinetta. The wine's mid-weight structure suggests it is best enjoyed on the young side, but I have seen these wines surprise quite a bit with time in bottle.
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
Powerful and rich, featuring black cherry and plum fruit allied to dense tannins. Vibrant, with a long, energetic finish.
