The 2011 La Spinetta 'Valeriano’ Barbaresco from Giorgio Rivetti is impressive for its beautifully polished character and remarkable structure. The wine instantly bursts open with ripe strawberries and juniper berries followed by fresh mushroom, earth, floral, orange zest and wet stones. This looks to be a Barbaresco that will be quite accessible early on, however I would still allow this a bit of time in bottle to flesh out as it will certainly evolve further with time. (Best 2016-2027) - November, 2014 (JD)
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Wine Specifications:
Report Date: November, 2014
Estimated Value: $130
Vintage: 2011
Drinking Window: 2016-2027
Producer: La Spinetta (Giorgio Rivetti)
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Appellation: Barbaresco
Importer: NA
Report Date: November, 2014
Estimated Value: $130
Vintage: 2011
Drinking Window: 2016-2027
Producer: La Spinetta (Giorgio Rivetti)
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Appellation: Barbaresco
Importer: NA
