Community Tasting Notes 35

• SeattlePaul wrote:

  June 9, 2018 - Okay, when first opened it didn't have much going for it, but as it warms up, there's more there. However there's a big tannin structure that gets in the way and isn't balanced by the fruit and acid. And there's a hit of alcohol on the end. Not loving it.

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• FYS Likes this wine: 88 points

  December 31, 2017 - Has matured quite a bit from 2012 which was the last year I tried this. Textbook Nebbiolo - opens with earth, mushroom and minerals with bright acidity, high tannins and tart cherry on the palette. Nose is very similar to an aged Pinot. Tight on opening - needed about an hour of air before she opened up a bit. Suggest pairing with heartier red meat.

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• Njalla Likes this wine: 89 points

  September 15, 2017 - Would definitely have lasted a few more years. Very tart, high acidity. Good wine!

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• pswe Likes this wine: 90 points

  March 26, 2017 - Drinks very well right now. Probably at its prime, I doubt further ageing will add much,
  I'm glad I saved the last bottle a bit longer, has clearly matured from last time.

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• retired_and_roving Likes this wine:

  December 30, 2016 - PnP - a little tightly wound on initial pour so I let this sit in the glass for an hour before revisiting - improved with air. Dark fruits, spine of acidity with a lot of dusty tannins that linger on the tongue long after the wine has left your mouth. I think this has probably benefiting from the age and has added some complexity - not earth shattering but quite good.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer La Spinetta (Rivetti)
• Varietal Nebbiolo
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Piedmont
• SubRegion Langhe
• Appellation Langhe DOC
• UPC Codes 8022252127016, 8022252200764, 8022252217106

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• In Cellars 174 (34%)
• Consumed 342 (66%)

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