What kind of wine is Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2022 - La Spinetta

The Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2022 - La Spinetta is an elegant Piedmontese red wine, made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the renowned Starderi cru, in the municipality of Neive, the heart of the Barbaresco denomination. It is a wine with a harmonious, fresh and immediately enjoyable profile, but with all the characteristics to evolve over time and reveal increasingly complex nuances.

This Barbaresco represents the most "accessible" version from the La Spinetta winery, designed for those who want to approach one of Piedmont's iconic grape varieties without sacrificing the depth and character that distinguish great Nebbiolos.

Vintage details

The 2022 vintage was characterized by a hot and dry season, managed with great care in the vineyard to preserve freshness and aromatic integrity. The grapes, harvested manually at the end of September, reached perfect ripeness, ensuring the Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2022 - La Spinetta an ideal balance between fruity intensity, acidity, and fine tannins.

Winemaking and aging

After careful and respectful winemaking, fermentation takes place in steel with maceration on the skins, essential for extracting color and structure. This is followed by malolactic fermentation – a process that makes the wine softer and rounder – carried out in French oak barriques (20% new). Aging continues for about 20 months, a period in which the wine gains complexity, and then further rests in the bottle before being released to the market.

Tasting notes

The Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2022 - La Spinetta offers a complete and balanced sensory experience, where freshness and structure coexist in a modern and enveloping profile.

Color

Visually, it presents a beautiful bright garnet red, with a lively reflection, a sign of youth and excellent evolutionary potential.

Nose

The bouquet is broad and seductive, dominated by aromas of small red fruits, cherry, and raspberry, with floral notes of violet and spicy hints of pepper and vanilla. Subtle balsamic and licorice touches emerge, completing its harmony.

Taste

On the palate, it is elegant and velvety, with fine and well-integrated tannins. The structure is full but not heavy, supported by a lively freshness that perfectly balances the alcoholic component. The long and persistent finish leaves a memory of ripe fruit and sweet spices.

What dishes to pair with Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2022 - La Spinetta

Versatile and refined, this Barbaresco perfectly accompanies traditional Piedmontese dishes and savory meat recipes. Here are some suggested pairings:

• Tagliatelle with beef ragù or game sauce
• Braised beef in Nebbiolo or roasted veal
• Aged cheeses, such as Castelmagno or Parmigiano
• Porcini mushrooms or truffle-based dishes

Also ideal with international cuisine dishes that require structure and intensity, such as a filet with green pepper or a grilled steak.

Storage and aging: how to store Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2022 - La Spinetta wine

The Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2022 - La Spinetta is a wine with excellent aging potential. If stored correctly, it can evolve in the bottle for over 10-12 years, developing even greater complexity and depth.

• Storage temperature: 12-14°C, in a cool, dark environment with controlled humidity.
• Position: Always bottle laid horizontally, to keep the cork moist and sealing.
• Recommended tasting: Ideal to serve at 16-18°C, after a brief passage in a decanter to aerate it and enhance its aromas.

A wine to enjoy immediately for its pleasantness, but capable of exciting even more with a few years of patient waiting.