La Spinetta, Barbaresco Gallina other_regions crisp and pure flavors wrapped

crisp and pure flavors wrapped around a tangy core of ripe acidity that culminates in a chiseled and gorgeously vibrant finish

with latent fruit to balance the structure

black cherry preserves and stewed plums plus a savory undercurrent of grilled meats

(from 11 different parcels)

La Spinetta, Barbaresco Gallina other_regions crisp and pure flavors wrappedMedium red. Aromatic, expressive aromas of cherry, rose petal, orange peel and minerals. Juicy, bright and gripping, but still in a distinctly fruity style. Substantial building tannins coat the teeth and give the finish a youthfully aggressive quality. Following the Bordini, this seems quite closed today. Stephen Tanzer