La Spinetta Garretti Barolo 2016

La Spinetta Garretti Barolo 2016 is majestic. Huge proportions here. Instantly the nose makes a statement, black currants, earth, pure and ripe. The intensity follows through on the palate with bold flavours and great length. Big tannins, nice acid and everything you need for a wine that will age forever. Do not open La Spinetta Garretti Barolo 2016 before 2031. La Spinetta Garretti Barolo 100% Nebbiolo from vines averaging 35 years. It ages in 600l French oak (50% new) for 20 months. Then is bottled unfined and unfiltered and left to rest for another 12 months. The Rivetti's have carefully selected their vineyard purchases since 1977. Now they span 165 hectares between Piedmont and Tuscany. They favour sites with southern exposure and the vines to be mature (35-65 years). They have adopted organic principles in the vineyards. Together with low cropping, they feel they have the right ingredients for great wine. La Spinetta means “top of the hill” and refers to the location of their first cellar.