Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The selected fruit comes from the Campe vineyard in the commune of Grinzane Cavour. The vineyard lies at 280 m on alluvial soils with a limestone-and-clay topsoil. The vines average 70 years of age.
Grapes
The grapes are selected before vinification.
Vinification
Maceration and fermentation take place over 16 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak barrels, of which 20% are new and the remainder previously used.
Ageing
The wine remains in the same French oak barrels for 24 months, followed by 12 months in bottle.
Tasting profile
Regal, powerful and complex, with balance, excellent structure and an almost endless finish.
Label / history
The lion on the label reproduces a well-known drawing by the German artist Albrecht Dürer. Other La Spinetta labels feature a rhinoceros, although neither animal has a historical connection with the winery. Giorgio Rivetti's admiration for Dürer’s work led to reproductions appearing on almost all La Spinetta wine labels.
