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La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbaresco Vürsù Vigneto Valeirano 2018

Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
JD 96
WA 94
AG 94
JS 94
W&S 94
14.5% ABV
Item # 339434

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96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Valeirano is located within Treiso, where a similar soil content to that of Serralunga d’Alba lends more structure and depth to the wines. The 2018 Barbaresco Valeirano Versu is expressive with tar, black cherry, and licorice. It has a more powerful structure on the palate that remains finessed and compact. Allow for 3-5 years in cellar and drink 2024-2045. (5/27/21)"

94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "These 2018 Barbarescos from La Spinetta are just terrific. The 2018 Barbaresco Valeirano Vürsù (with 7,000 bottles made) completes this line with its fruit from the village of Treiso. This wine is less etched and sharp than the others, and it exhibits a rich and more fleshed-out approach with greater volume. There is plenty of dark fruit and shades of cherry, but a lasting impression is made by spice, licorice and balsam herb. Drink: 2023-2040. (Jun 2021)"

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Barbaresco Vigneto Valeirano is especially fine. As always, the Valeirano is a classically austere Barbaresco, but that side of its personality is less evident in 2018 than it has been in the past, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Drink 2025-2037 (Oct 2020)."

94 points James Suckling: "So perfumed and floral with bright black cherries and citrus, following through to a full-bodied yet very tight and intense palate. Compact and beautiful. Slightly austere at the end. This needs time to open and soften. Try after 2023. (8/4/21)"

94 points Wine & Spirits: "[$155 list] From a plot of 55-year-old vines in Neive, this wine exhibits ripe black-cherry flavors tinged with earthy tones and framed by firm, mineral tannins. Notes of dusky spice emerge with air, balanced by hints of tobacco leaf. (Dec 2021)"
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96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Valeirano is located within Treiso, where a similar soil content to that of Serralunga d’Alba lends more structure and depth to the wines. The 2018 Barbaresco Valeirano Versu is expressive with tar, black cherry, and licorice. It has a more powerful structure on the palate that remains finessed and compact. Allow for 3-5 years in cellar and drink 2024-2045. (5/27/21)"

94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "These 2018 Barbarescos from La Spinetta are just terrific. The 2018 Barbaresco Valeirano Vürsù (with 7,000 bottles made) completes this line with its fruit from the village of Treiso. This wine is less etched and sharp than the others, and it exhibits a rich and more fleshed-out approach with greater volume. There is plenty of dark fruit and shades of cherry, but a lasting impression is made by spice, licorice and balsam herb. Drink: 2023-2040. (Jun 2021)"

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Barbaresco Vigneto Valeirano is especially fine. As always, the Valeirano is a classically austere Barbaresco, but that side of its personality is less evident in 2018 than it has been in the past, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Drink 2025-2037 (Oct 2020)."

94 points James Suckling: "So perfumed and floral with bright black cherries and citrus, following through to a full-bodied yet very tight and intense palate. Compact and beautiful. Slightly austere at the end. This needs time to open and soften. Try after 2023. (8/4/21)"

94 points Wine & Spirits: "[$155 list] From a plot of 55-year-old vines in Neive, this wine exhibits ripe black-cherry flavors tinged with earthy tones and framed by firm, mineral tannins. Notes of dusky spice emerge with air, balanced by hints of tobacco leaf. (Dec 2021)"
Product SKU 339434
Producer La Spinetta (Rivetti)
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
SubRegion Barbaresco DOCG
Varietal Nebbiolo
Vintage 2018
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 14.5%
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