Spinetta, La (Rivetti) - La Spinetta Barbaresco Valeirano 2010 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Spinetta, La (Rivetti)
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2010
Sku	RD8645
Size	750ml

 

The 2010 Barbaresco Valeirano is a poised and structured expression of terroir, displaying an intense ruby hue and a bouquet that intertwines dried flowers, mint, white truffle, and spicy undertones, unfolding into notes of rose petal, dried strawberry, and plum on the finish  . Critics acclaimed its finesse and depth—Robert Parker awarded it 96 points, calling it precise, sharp, and super elegant, with the ability to age gracefully when cellared  . Wine Spectator echoed this sentiment with 93 points, praising its compelling mix of cherry, raspberry, mint, and balsamic earth, balanced by a long mineral- and spice-laced finish  . Wine‑Searcher aggregates a 93/100 overall score, noting the wine’s bold structure and recommending optimal drinking between 2016 and 2035  .

La Spinetta, established in 1977 by the Rivetti family—Giuseppe and Lidia—originated in Castagnole Lanze and swiftly earned acclaim for pioneering single-vineyard Moscato d’Asti. By the mid‑1990s, they expanded into Nebbiolo-based Barbarescos: Gallina in 1995, Starderi in 1996, and Valeirano in 1997, each a distinct expression of its terroir despite consistent cellar techniques  . The estate is now led by brothers Bruno, Carlo, and Giorgio Rivetti, who produce their red wines using state-of-the-art equipment in their Grinzane Cavour facility, marrying modern precision with Piedmontese tradition  .