Complex and gently spiced, white truffle and herb aroma. Well structured, fine tannins, austere with a finish reminding of mint and thyme.
Wine Advocate: 93 points
The Barbaresco Valeirano is even better than the Gallina. Made in a fresher, more structured style than the Gallina, it is a gorgeous, poised wine with ripe fruit, menthol, spices, truffles and sweet toasted oak notes. Still backward, it is the most structured of these Barbarescos, and will require patience.
This is a very strong set of releases from La Spinetta and proprietor Giorgio Rivetti. The Barbarescos are easily the best of his career. The wines still see 100% new French oak, but toast levels have been reduced and the Barbarescos now spend 12 months in oak rather than the 18 months they saw in previous vintages. Both changes have had a remarkably positive effect in allowing more site-specific character and Nebbiolo fruit to come through.
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