2019 La Spinetta Barolo Garretti
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Surprisingly candied fruit character, with a lift that seems boosted by acetic influence. Toffee, caramel, black cherry, sweet spice, long finish that returns to a fruit-driven style. High and grippy tannin, although it has a sculpted quality that is digestible now. Ample complexity, partly thanks to the maturity of the fruit, and partly related to some non-faulty VA. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The La Spinetta 2019 Barolo Garretti opens to a crisp, almost tart quality with red fruit, cassis, pomegranate and a hint of red apple. Those bright primary tones cede to spice and earthy mineral or baked clay. The wine is distinguished by a pretty hint of licorice root that cuts a line throughout the entire bouquet. The 2019 vintage shows extra finesse and structure to the palate. This is a 10,000-bottle release.
The 2019 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is a wild, exotic wine. The aromatics alone are incredibly alluring. Kirsch, rosewater, hard candy and sweet spice all soar out of the glass. This racy, mid-weight Barolo is a real charmer. Best of all the 2019 will drink well right out of the gate.