La Spinetta

Cà di Pian Barbera d'Asti

8.9109 ratings

8.923 pro ratings

Asti, Piedmont, Italy

Barbera

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

7.8

A bit overwrought, but appropriate for pizza

A bit overwrought, but appropriate for pizza

Dec 27th, 2014

Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

8.9

Really solid bottle of this classic wine. Before anyone says that Spinetta is a modernist, I am not arguing. However, after this many years, this is now a classic from Asti. The acid, cherry, lactic qualities of this wine just sang with a bacon cheese dip.

Really solid bottle of this classic wine. Before anyone says that Spinetta is a modernist, I am not arguing. However, after this many years, this is now a classic from Asti. The acid, cherry, lactic qualities of this wine just sang with a bacon cheese dip.

Dec 17th, 2014

Buyer PLCB-Luxury Division

9.3

Thanks Giorgio

Thanks Giorgio

Aug 26th, 2014

jerod peitsmeyer

8.8

finally getting funky.

finally getting funky.

Jul 2nd, 2014

8.5

Cherry berry, cheery but not beery

Cherry berry, cheery but not beery

Mar 7th, 2014

9.6

meet the most interesting girl at the party. what depth.

meet the most interesting girl at the party. what depth.

Feb 9th, 2014

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.9

Thoroughly delightful half bottle of #Barbera imported by @SkurnikWines enjoyed @lelabar last night.

Thoroughly delightful half bottle of #Barbera imported by @SkurnikWines enjoyed @lelabar last night.

Feb 7th, 2014

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.8

Only 8000 cases made it very pleasant right fruit with good structure delicious good acid

Only 8000 cases made it very pleasant right fruit with good structure delicious good acid

Jan 27th, 2014

8.6

Jammy!

Jammy!

Aug 17th, 2013

8.7

Nice wine you can easily drink alone..:)

Nice wine you can easily drink alone..:)

Dec 24th, 2015