La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso 2006 750ml
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La Spinetta Blend – Super Piedmont
Named in honor of Giuseppe Rivetti, nicknamed Pin, this wine is deep, dark red in color with a complex and intense nose. Exotic and luxuriously textured, it bears notes of black plum, currant and black cherry; smoke and spice reveal the influence of well integrated barrique. Warm on the palate with perfect tannins, a healthy swathing of alcohol allows a long sweeter finish. Pin would make a great wine pairing with grilled and elaborate red meat dishes, as well as strong cheeses. Denomination: Monferrato Rosso DOC Vineyard location: Castagnole, Neive, Barbaresco Cultivation system: Guyot Blend: 65% Nebbiolo, 35% Barbera The Barbera is harvested in the middle to end of September, the Nebbiolo in the beginning to middle of October; each variety is fermented separately for 7-8 days in temperature-controlled rotofermenters, while malolactic fermentation takes place in oak. Maturation occurs entirely in new, medium toasted French oak for 16-18 months, after which the two wines are blended together and transfer – La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso 2006 750ml -
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La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso 2006 750ml
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