A Barbaresco with exceptional balance between tannin and acidity, strong character and solid structure. Delicate aromas of plum and ripe fruit make Starderi extremely enjoyable in its youth, though it expresses its full potential after a few years' bottle ageing.
Producer: La Spinetta Origin: Italy / Piedmont Grape variety(ies): Nebbiolo Bottles: approx. 15'500 Maturity: 25 to 30 years Serving temp. Of service: 16 to 17 °C Accompaniment(s): Grilled meats, elaborate dishes, red meats and game. Alcohol: 14.5% Specifications: Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average of 14-15 days. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new and the remainder from the second passage, then aged for 20 to 22 months. Bottle ageing for around 6 months.
Bright ruby red with violet highlights. On the nose, cherry and blackcurrant aromas with a hint of violets, leather and herbs. A pleasant wine with good body, well-balanced acidity, soft tannins and discreet fruit.
Nose: Ch Sansonnet AC reveals intense aromas of ripe red fruits, spicy notes and subtle woody accents. Feel: On the palate, this wine is balanced with silky tannins and a fine structure. Flavors of black cherry, cassis and licorice are present. Finish: The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness and complexity on the palate.
Nose: This wine reveals intense aromas of red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy and woody notes. Feel: On the palate, Vanità Primitivo Mand.DOP reveals itself to be powerful, with velvety tannins and a beautiful structure, offering great complexity and remarkable length on the palate. Finish: The finish is persistent, leaving a warm, fruity sensation on the palate.
Nose: Intense aromas of red fruits and spices emerge as soon as the bottle is opened. Notes of cherry, pepper and licorice. Feel: On the palate, La Closeraie PDO is full-bodied, silky and well-balanced, with tannins that are present but mellow. Flavors of black fruit, cocoa and vanilla. Finish: The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness and complexity on the palate.
Nose: This wine reveals intense aromas of ripe black fruits, spices and precious woods. Feel: On the palate, there's a lovely structure with silky tannins and an elegant texture. Finish: The finish is long and persistent, leaving notes of jammy fruits and vanilla on the palate.
Intense violet. Powerful aromas of blackcurrant, dark chocolate and wood. In the mouth, prunes and blackberries. Varied bouquet of spices, from laurel to vanilla. Well-balanced acidity, velvety tannins and a long finish. Aged 20 months in oak barrels from Allier, France. 70-year-old vines.
Deep purple-black purplish in color, it has a nose of blackberry and blueberry, with oriental scents of pepper, cinnamon, laurel and clove, very dense and concentrated. On the palate, the tannins are silky, caressing and sensual, but with a certain virility and good length on ripe fruit.
Nose: This wine gives off intense aromas of red fruits and spices. Feel: On the palate, La Gerla DOC is balanced, with silky tannins and a lovely freshness. Finish: The finish is long, leaving a pleasant sensation of ripe fruit on the palate.
A Barbaresco with exceptional balance between tannin and acidity, strong character and solid structure. Delicate aromas of plum and ripe fruit make Starderi extremely enjoyable in its youth, though it expresses its full potential after a few years' bottle ageing.