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La Spinetta Barbera d'Alba Gallinatext
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Alba Gallina 2005

Piedmont, ItalyDark black cherry colour. Big spicy, cassis, black plum, savoury, peppery, licorice, mint, orange peel and mineral flavours with a touch of vanilla and coffee. Ripe, rich, round, dry and full but elegant with grainy tannins. Coffee, black cherry jam, plum, peppery, licorice, orange, resin and tobacco with a spicy finish. Good finesse and intensity with the ability to improve over the next 3-5 years. Fine Barbera.Tasted: 24 January 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$70.00750mlspeculative listing - Cru Distribution
Producer: La SpinettaDistributors: Stile Brands
Grape: BarberaCSPC: 195404UPC: 831906008001