La Spinetta
Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Barbera d'Asti Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | 16-18 months in new French oak barriques (medium toast), then 6 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling and further ageing in bottle for an additional 6 months |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Grape variety and alcohol: 100% Barbera, Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG, 14.5% vol
- Origin and vineyard: Bionzo, Costigliole d’Asti; south-facing, altitude 250–300 metres
- Old vines: 60–70 year old plants, low yields for small, concentrated bunches
- Ageing: 16–18 months in French oak barriques, rested in steel, unfiltered
- Taste and pairings: notes of black cherry, blackberry and cocoa, silky tannins, ideal with meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbera d’Asti Superiore Bionzo by La Spinetta is a red wine from Piedmont with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, which precisely expresses the qualities of the Barbera grape variety. Its aromatic profile releases pronounced notes of ripe black cherry, blackberry, cocoa and graphite, leading to a full palate supported by lively acidity and silky tannins well integrated by the wood. The solid structure ensures excellent ageing potential, while the absence of filtration preserves the organoleptic integrity of this vegan-friendly wine.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Bionzo vineyard in Costigliole d’Asti, among the hills of Monferrato. The rows cover five hectares at an altitude between 250 and 300 metres, enjoying optimal southern exposure. The vines, trained using the Guyot method, have a high average age, with some specimens over seventy years old. The continental climate, marked by significant temperature variations, promotes the balance of the grapes. The soils, composed of calcareous-clay marl and sedimentary rocks, give the sip depth and a clear mineral imprint in the long, clean finish.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a careful selection of the grape bunches. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place in rotofermenters at controlled temperature for about fifteen days. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in wood, before a long maturation in French oak barrels lasting sixteen to eighteen months. After a period in steel tanks, the process concludes with bottle ageing. Bottling without filtration allows the aromatic complexity and authentic territorial character to remain intact.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the village of Bionzo, the Barbera d’Asti Superiore from La Spinetta winery is the result of decades of research dedicated to excellence. This refined vegan wine, bottled without filtration to preserve its authentic character, comes from vines over sixty years old with a production limited to around ten thousand bottles. The 2022 vintage, awarded 95 points by Vinous, expresses an aristocratic power beautifully represented by its famous label: the historic woodcut of the rhinoceros by Albrecht Dürer.
Awards
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2022
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Giorgio Rivetti, Andrea Rivetti
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 100
| Name | La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | La Spinetta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the village of Bionzo, the Barbera d’Asti Superiore from La Spinetta winery is the result of decades of research dedicated to excellence. This refined vegan wine, bottled without filtration to preserve its authentic character, comes from vines over sixty years old with a production limited to around ten thousand bottles. The 2022 vintage, awarded 95 points by Vinous, expresses an aristocratic power beautifully represented by its famous label: the historic woodcut of the rhinoceros by Albrecht Dürer. |
| Origin | Bionzo, Costigliole d'Asti (AT), Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Continental |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay marl |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Late September / early October |
| Fermentation | 6–7 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation and maceration in rotofermenters at controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation in French oak; ageing for 16–18 months in new French oak barriques, then in stainless steel tanks and in bottle; bottled unfiltered |
| Wine making | Manual harvest and selection of the grape bunches; alcoholic fermentation and maceration in rotofermenters/tanks at controlled temperature for about 6–7 days (approximately one week); malolactic fermentation in French oak; ageing for 16–18 months in new French oak barriques, then resting in stainless steel tanks and further ageing in bottle; bottled unfiltered. |
| Aging | 16 8 months in new French oak barriques (medium toast), then 6 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling and further ageing in bottle for an additional 6 months |
| Year production | 10000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |