Ming L

9.1

A rich and powerful Barbera with balance acidity. Oak is prominent but of high quality and well integrated, as one would expect from La Spinetta.
The first red they made back in 1982. — 22 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Quite bright ruby red , white garnet rim . Sweet cherry , floral, cedar , very fruit forward . On the palate quite fruit forward again with nice cherry and strawberry , with spiced orange peel . Sweet but quite noticeable tannin , ok acidity . Ok length , enjoyable now and over the next 10 years or so . — 5 months ago

Makoto Someya

9.0

Sansiovese rose peach, light to mid, match with various food. 2022 @, L’HBitud, 230930 — 7 months ago

Katie Journeay

9.4

The compound — 3 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Quite deep ruby , wide terracotta rim . Lighter and more elegant on the nose than the Starderi, porcini , lighter floral and slightly medicinal notes . On the palate rounder generous red fruits , with touch of liquorice , slightly medicinal notes . Quite sweet tannins , and refreshing acidity , good liquorice stained length. This too would benefit from a little more time 3-5 years perhaps , and will last well a further decade — 5 months ago

Penny Wild-perkowski

9.1

Like a cross between Sauvignon blanc and Albariño. — 6 months ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

Dry, Dark, not too summery — 9 months ago

with TwiLea

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Quite deep ruby , garnet , terracotta rim . Quite a lot of spice , red cherry , balsamic touch with orange rind and , touch of porcini mushroom , dark tea . Quite big and bold with , menthol , dark fruit , quite extracted , drying tannin. Ok finish , with some roasted chestnut character coming through. Needs time, better in 5-10 years and last well a further 7-10. — 5 months ago

Ming L

9.3

Exuding power and beauty at this age. Need another 5-8 years to integrate and to show the graceful side befitting of the label.
From the lesser know commune of Grinzane Cavour, the ‘09 spent 24 months in French oak barrels, 70% new. — 5 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.2

2020 vintage.
Timorasso is an indigenous grape from Piedmont.
7.5 hectare vineyard of 25 year old vines grown in marly, calareous, clay and sandy soil.
Stainless steel ferment followed by 8 months resting on the lees then 3 months of bottle ageing before release.
Giorgio Rivetti, owner of La Spinetta, considers Timorasso as the white Nebbiolo.
Will easily age 5-10 years.
Bright, brilliant straw gold.
Stone fruit, ripe nectarines, Acacia honey and white flowers.
Layers of flavours with tropical fruit, almonds and bergamot.
This wine dances a fine line between smooth texture, citrus, minerals and flowers. — 7 months ago