Where it's from:
>Italy
>Piemonte (Piedmont)
>Asti
Price per case:
£249.92
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Powerful Reds
Grapes:
Barbera
Description:
The Rivetti family story begins in the 1890s, when Giovanni Rivetti, grandfather of the three Rivetti brothers, Carlo, Bruno and Giorgio, left Piedmont for Argentina. Like many Italians of that time, he dreamed of returning rich and a powerful man, perhaps even one day able to make a great wine in his homeland.
He never did, though his son, Giuseppe (nicknamed Pin) did. Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at La Spinetta (top of the hill) in Castagnole Lanze and still run the estate today.
This Barbera has spent 12 months entirely in new, medium toasted French oak to produce a ruby red coloured wine with purple reflections. A very dense bouquet is showing scents of Marasca cherry, violets followed by plum. The palate fresh and fruity while the acidity is balanced by generous alcohol and mild tannins.
