# Ca’ di Pian Magnum La Spinetta (2021)

- **Producer:** La Spinetta
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €36
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, red cherry, red plum, black cherry, vanilla, chocolate, cloves, earth, leather

## About this wine

Ca' di Pian Magnum La Spinetta 2021 is a 100% Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG from Piedmont, Italy. It represents La Spinetta's first red wine, first produced in 1985, and is considered a modern classic of the appellation. The wine originates from vineyards situated at 300 meters elevation on calcareous marl soils, with vines averaging 40 years old. The producer, La Spinetta, is a family-run estate committed to sustainable viticulture and expressing the authentic character of Piedmontese wines. The 2021 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, contributing to the wine's fresh fruit profile.

## Interesting facts

- La Spinetta's very first red wine, created in 1985.
- A modern classic Barbera d'Asti.
- Crafted with practicing organic viticulture.
- This is a Magnum format bottle.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and smooth tannins are well-suited to richer protein dishes, where they can complement the texture and flavor of the meat. Its vibrant acidity can cut through the richness of fatty dishes, cleansing the palate. Earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with mushrooms and herbs, while its fruit-forward character can balance savory elements.

## Wine making process

Ca' di Pian Magnum La Spinetta 2021 is produced from 100% Barbera grapes. The harvest typically occurs in late September to early October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 9 to 15 days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in used French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 to 13 months in used French oak barrels. Production volumes are around 70,000 to 80,000 bottles annually.