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| Drinking window: Drink between 2004 and 2006 (based on 57 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 88 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by kenv on 11/20/2012 & rated 90 points: Found this in the back of the cellar. Surprised I hadn't drunk it already. Even more surprised that it has held up so well. Still sprightly with complex citrus flavors. Perhaps a bit thicker and sweeter than when young. Very good with Gold Coin delivery. (2119 views) | | | Tasted by hyde.pdx on 3/9/2007 & rated 85 points: Very nice lightly sweet wine with frizzante. A nice, light wine to enjoy with any meal or drinking with friends. (2871 views) | | | Tasted by rlysecky on 1/23/2005 & rated 89 points: Light, sweet sparkling wine with aromas of peaches, pears, and green apples. Flavors primarily of peaches and green apples. A very enjoyable wine. (3203 views) | | | Tasted by futronic on 10/1/2004 & rated 88 points: Pale yellow colour; slightly frizzante. Aromas of honey, lychee, apricot, cream, and mango. Medium-sweet, slightly frizzante, with notes of golden delicious apple, honey, and lychee. Moderate finish, ~25-30s with sweet white fruits and honey. (2550 views) |
| La Spinetta (Rivetti) Producer website
Producer Location - Castagnole Lanze (Google Maps)
Source: VinConnect (VinConnect.com)
Founded in 1977 by Giuseppe (“Pin”) and Lidia Rivetti, La Spinetta was first known for their production of excellent Moscato d’Asti wines. After several years they introduced red varieties Barbera and Nebbiolo to the production, the beginning of what was to become a great adventure. In just over thirty years, through the acquisition of carefully selected vineyards and dedication to excellence, La Spinetta has reached the apex of quality and recognition around the world, producing a wide range of wines from their three different estates: the original La Spinetta cellar in Castagnole delle Lanze, Campé in Grinzane Cavour, and Casanova in Tuscany.
The philosophy behind La Spinetta’s wines stems from distinction in the vineyards and the dedication to indigenous grape varieties; the Rivetti family is continuously striving to produce the purest expression of territory whether in Piedmont or Tuscany. Great care is taken in the vineyards throughout the growing cycle, carrying out multiple green harvests, utilizing only natural fertilizers and keeping the use of machinery to a minimum as well (horses are used as much as possible, also useful for their nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous-rich “fertilizer”). In the cellar, technology and innovation meet years of experience and passion to create wines that reflect the vineyards and the soil, not the hand of the winemaker.
The newest addition to the La Spinetta ensemble is the historic 1867 Contratto winery in Canelli, Italy’s first producer of traditional method (metodo classico) sparkling wines. Officially acquiring the property in 2011, Giorgio Rivetti is devoted to re-launching this classic Italian brand, producing top quality Italian Spumanti alongside La Spinetta’s other already well-loved and celebrated wines.
“A great winemaker has to have the mentality of a farmer. That’s the only way to truly understand the wines. So, please don’t call me a winemaker, call me a farmer.” – Giorgio RivettiMoscato Varietal character (Appellation America) | Wikipedia articleItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoAsti Consorzio per la Tutela dell'AstiMoscato d'Asti La Produttori Moscato d'Asti Associati |
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