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La Spinetta, Barolo Vigneto Campe 2007
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Description
Regal, Complex, Harmonious... A complex and majestic Barolo, with an aromatic profile that ranges from rose petals to plum and black berries, leading up to white truffles and underbrush. The tannic structure is solid and harmonious with a full and mighty finish.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2007 Barolo Campe is a huge, powerful wine. It literally explodes from the glass with masses of generous dark fruit, showing considerable depth and power. This is one the most intense, muscular wines of the vintage. Accordingly, it will require patience. There seems to be enough inner sweetness and richness in the fruit to bode well for the future. Importers: Indigenous Selection, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 963 6251; Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
There is no doubt the 2007 Barolo Campe is impressive. It is a beautifully balanced wine layered with opulent, super-ripe fruit, new leather and licorice. The French oak is beautifully balanced in this broad-shouldered Barolo, while the fruit avoids the overripe tendencies of the past. The wine holds up perfectly in the glass, which hasn’t always been the case. Tar, licorice and spices wrap around the intense finish. This is the finest vintage of Campe to date. Kudos to Giorgio Rivetti and his team for this fabulous effort. To be released in 2012. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. This is a superb set of wines from Giorgio Rivetti. The 2008 Barbareschi are among the strongest wines of the year, while the 2007 Barolo Campe is the best wine to emerge from Rivetti’s vineyards in Grinzane Cavour. The La Spinetta style focusing on wines of great textural richness remains intact, but is dialed in to a greater degree with each passing vintage. Importers: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021, Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY (516) 677-9300
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
There is no doubt the 2007 Barolo Campe is impressive. It is a beautifully balanced wine layered with opulent, super-ripe fruit, new leather and licorice. The French oak is beautifully balanced in this broad-shouldered Barolo, while the fruit avoids the overripe tendencies of the past. The wine holds up perfectly in the glass, which hasn't always been the case. Tar, licorice and spices wrap around the intense finish. This is the finest vintage of Campe to date. Kudos to Giorgio Rivetti and his team for this fabulous effort. To be released in 2012.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2007 Barolo Campe' is a huge, powerful wine. It literally explodes from the glass with masses of generous dark fruit, showing considerable depth and power. This is one the most intense, muscular wines of the vintage. Accordingly, it will require patience. There seems to be enough inner sweetness and richenss in the fruit to bode well for the future.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Full red. Deep, youthfully reticent aromas of red fruits and cocoa powder. Richer and deeper than the 2008 but much less expressive today and a bit more angular. Surprising acidity is nicely supported by a strong impression of dry extract. This very rich but classically dry Barolo finishes with outstanding breadth and length but will need at least as long in the cellar as the 2008, which is sexier today.
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.
