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La Spinetta, Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina 2003
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The Barbaresco Gallina is the most approachable of the estate’s 2003 Barbarescos. Medium ruby in color, it offers attractive suggestions of menthol, minerals, herbs, tobacco and over-ripe fruit with good length but it doesn’t quite have enough stuffing to fill its somewhat austere frame and the unripe tannins typical of the vintage clip the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700; Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411; and Bianco~Rosso Imports, Ltd., Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 781-0702
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The Barbaresco Gallina is the most approachable of the estate's 2003 Barbarescos. Medium ruby in color, it offers attractive suggestions of menthol, minerals, herbs, tobacco and over-ripe fruit with good length but it doesn't quite have enough stuffing to fill its somewhat austere frame and the unripe tannins typical of the vintage clip the finish.
About the Producer
One of Peidmont's iconic modern wineries, the history of La Spinetta goes back to 1977 when Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things. "One of Italy's most fashionable winemakers/proprietors, Giorgio Rivetti displays a masterful touch whether he is making Barbera, Moscato d'Asti, or his proprietary red wine Pin" - Robert Parker, Jr.
