“Pin” Rosso Monferrato DOC 2021 (BIO)

La Spinetta / Giorgio Rivetti | Piedmont
La Spinetta s.s. | Via Annunziata 17 | IT 14054 Castagnole Lanze

05112321 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The name Pin honours Giuseppe "Pin" Rivetti, the paternal driving force behind this family and founder of La Spinetta. His Rosso Monferrato is more than just a cuvée – it is a personal legacy made from 65% Nebbiolo (from aged vines from Castagnole Lanze/Neive) and 35% Barbera d'Asti (Bionzo parcel). Each grape variety was vinified separately – fermentation on the skins for around 7-8 days in rotary fermenters at a controlled temperature, followed by malolactic fermentation in French wood. Ageing took place for 16-18 months in used, medium-toasted barriques before the two components matured in stainless steel tanks for a further two months, followed by 15 months of bottle ageing without filtration.

A deep ruby red colour with a violet rim unfolds in the glass. The nose impresses with a harmonious interplay: Wild berries, violets, ripe cherry and black cherry, complemented by refined hints of black chocolate, leather, balsamic herbs and fine forest spice. Pin is supple on the palate, but with a noticeable backbone: juicy fruit carried by floral freshness, lively acidity and a taut, polished tannin structure. The finish is eloquent, round and memorable – a self-confident, elegant red wine with a future. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Monferrato Rosso Pin is a very pretty wine. Crushed flowers, red cherry fruit, spice, sweet pipe tobacco, rose petal and white pepper open first, framed by a kiss of sweet French oak. This is a fine vintage for Pin, a vintage defined by resonant aromatics and terrific overall balance." Vinous