La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo 2005

La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo 2005

La Spinetta, 0,75 l - 14.50%
100% Barbera

HK$ 450.00
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Out of stock

Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

2 hours

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo 2005

Colour

Dark ruby red

Bouquet

Concentrated, with hints of blackberry marmalade and cranberry with fresh end

Flavour

Compact, yielded, persistent, fresh with supported, typical acidity of the vineyard

Pairing

Ideal with grilled food, sauced and elaborated meat and wild game

Pasta
Meat
Cheese

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Features

Name La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo 2005
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Barbera d'Asti Superiore
Year 2005
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Barbera
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Costigliole d'Asti: exposure to south. 300 m a.s.l
Soil composition Calcareous
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare Average age of vines: 45 - 55 years
Yield per hectare 2.500 bottles
Harvest Beginning to middle of October
Fermentation temperature Constant temperature.
Fermentation period Alcoholic fermentation for 7-8 days in rotofermenters at controlled temperature.
Production technique The malolactic fermentation happens entire in wood in barriques new French of medium toasting for 16-18 months
Ageing Entire in barriques new French of medium toasting for 16-18 months. After l' sharpening the wine comes transferred in bathtubs d' steel for approximately 6 months and then bottled, follows a sharpening in bottle of 6 months.
Production year 6,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Ideal with grilled food, sauced and elaborated meat and wild game

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Vintage

Robert Parker
88/100 
2005
Vinous
91/100 
2005
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2005
xtraWine
92/100 
2005
James Suckling
93/100 
2012
James Suckling
93/100 
2010
James Suckling
94/100 
2009
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2006
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2003
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