Barbaresco Riserva 'Starderi' La Spinetta 2005 (1.5L)
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Description
Nebbiolo finds one of its most demanding expressions in the Barbaresco zone of Piedmont, where the grape's firm tannins and aromatic complexity ask for patience. This single-vineyard Riserva from La Spinetta draws on the Starderi cru, a site that tends toward power, and the 2005 vintage carries that reputation into a wine built with real structural ambition.
Compared to lighter, more perfumed Barbaresco bottlings, this one leans into muscle and depth, with a tight, brawny build that signals long aging potential. What keeps it from feeling weighty is the energy underneath: fresh acidity and tart, lively fruit that lift the frame and keep everything in motion. A wine made to reward cellaring.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Subregion | Barbaresco |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Producer | La Spinetta |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Size | 1.5 L |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Vigneto Starderi Vürsù (only made in magnums) represents a step up in structure and opulence compared to the Barbaresco Riserva from the Gallina vineyard. The Starderi cru shows more power and muscle with evident brawn and a tight build. The wine never feels heavy and this is an important fact. In fact, the mouthfeel is lively and bright with fresh acidity and tart fruit flavors. This bottling is built to last. (Wine Advocate, June 2016)