2022 La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Superiore "Ca di Pian", Piedmont, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Vineyards in the towns of Castagnole delle Lanze (Piani), Costigliole dAsti and Montegrosso dAsti. Average age of vines is aorund 40+ years old. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature controlled vats for an average period of 14 15 days. Malolactic fermentation done in used (2nd and 3rd passage) French oak barrels, followed by 12 months of aging. Finally, bottle aged for approximately 3 months. Fresh and structured, on the

the remaining come from selections made within the oldest vineyards that are patiently replicated

and for the 2015 harvest they have even reduced to a further 14% new

bottles are settled on their tips and riddled on gyropallets

His philosophy blends creativity with technical precision

The Amontillado 51-1A (called "Amontillado 51 Primero") is one of the oldest existing soleras in the Jerez district dating back to 1830

Building on the Leflaive family’s rich winemaking heritage

Wines of all varieties benefit from gentle exposure to oxygen

• Wines age for 1 year in tonneaux

should have made it their favorite over the years

stabilized with SO2 and passed through a light filtration

One month before bottling

In late 2009