La Spinetta CA di PIAN Barbera D'Asti Piemonte

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 did. Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at La Spinetta 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. (6 x 75 cl)

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 did. Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at La Spinetta in Castagnole Lanze and still run the estate today. The perfect summer backyard and patio wine, Moscato d'Asti is 'frizzante', redolent with the heady perfume of Muscat grapes. Its delicate sweetness and low alcohol makes this refreshing to sip on its own or together with various fruits. (6 x 75 cl)

La Spinetta Barbera D'Alba Vigna Gallina Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte, Alba by La Spinetta Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)

A lovely sparkling wine from Spinetta the winery owned by Giorgio Rivetti and his family. (6 x 75 cl)

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 did. Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at La Spinetta in Castagnole Lanze and still run the estate today. Yellow coloured wine with green reflections it is full bodied, vibrant, fresh, delicately sweet, yet light. A wine that surprises by its remarkable freshness and brilliant fruit flavours. (12 x 75 cl)

La Spinetta PIN Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte by La Spinetta Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)

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 did. Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at La Spinetta in Castagnole Lanze and still run the estate today. Named in honor of Lidia Rivetti, mother of the three Rivetti brothers this is 100% Chardonnay from a 2 hectare vineyard. After spending 12 months in new French oak this has produced a yellow straw coloured wine with slightly green reflections. Elegant, yet complex with scents reminding one of vegetables and vanilla; once on the palate there is a ripe entry, then distinctly firm edged, with a dry, nutty edge and sound acidity. (12 x 75 cl)

La Spinetta Langhe Bianco Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte by La Spinetta Zesty/Aromatic Dry Whites (6 x 75 cl)

La Spinetta Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte by La Spinetta Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)