# Barolo Vürzù Vigneto Campe' (2008)

- **Producer:** La Spinetta
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €140
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, rose, violet, red plum, black cherry, cloves, chocolate, vanilla, cedar, coffee, leather, earth, dried fruit, tobacco, forest floor

## About this wine

La Spinetta Vürzù Barolo Campe' 2008 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Grinzane Cavour sub-region. The wine originates from the Vigneto Campe' vineyard, located at 280 meters elevation with calcareous clayey soil. The vines in this vineyard are approximately 70 years old and face south. La Spinetta acquired the vineyard in 2000 and implemented rigorous green harvesting, significantly reducing yields to enhance fruit quality. The producer, La Spinetta, was founded in 1977 by the Rivetti family, initially focusing on Moscato d'Asti before expanding into red wines. The 2008 vintage is noted for its elegance and balance.

## Interesting facts

- Campè vineyard was a 'Cinderella story' in Barolo, transformed by La Spinetta.
- La Spinetta uses rigorous green harvesting to concentrate fruit quality.
- The producer is known for embracing new French oak, a once-controversial technique.
- Vine age in the Campè vineyard is over 50 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game, while its integrated acidity cuts through fatty elements. Herbal notes in the wine can echo those found in dishes, creating harmonious flavor bridges.

## Wine making process

The grapes for La Spinetta Vürzù Barolo Campe' 2008 are harvested in early to mid-October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats for 14-15 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 24 months in French oak, with varying percentages of new oak used. A minimum of 12 months of bottle aging follows before the wine is released. La Spinetta employs rigorous green harvesting and organic farming practices, including fertilization with horse manure and extensive manual vineyard work, aiming to produce wines with purity and character.