La Spinetta – Moscato Biancospino
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Italy
Piedmont
Wine
White
The Facts
UPCs
- 2023 (750ml) - 8 022252 211418
- 2022 (750ml) - 8 022252 211418
Origins Italy > Piedmont > Monferrato
Appellation Asti
Varietal Muscat
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Fresh, clean, graceful
Aromas Notes of mandarin, lime, and geranium flowers
Mouthfeel Elegant & inviting
Pairings Bunet, Hazelnut cake
The Story
Delicate and fragrant like the flower from which it takes its name (elderflower)
Giorgio Rivetti’s father, Giuseppe Rivetti, established the La Spinetta winery at Castagnole Lanze
in 1977. It is now one of Piedmont’s iconic wineries, noted particularly for their red wines, but it all
started with Moscato d’Asti. When La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti was released in 1977 it was the first
ever single vineyard Moscati d’Asti. In fact the estate did not release a red wine until 1985 when
the Barbera d’Asti “Ca’ di Pian” was released.
The Biancospino vineyard is located at 300m above sea level (which is considered to be high
altitude for Moscato), has a southern exposure and covers some 18 hectares. The vineyard is
managed sustainably and no herbicides or pesticides are used. The 100% Muscat grapes are
harvested when they are fully ripe, crushed and then undergo a long cool fermentation at 15C
for 1 month in a pressurized stainless steel tank. Unlike Prosecco or Champagne it is only
fermented once. The build up of carbon dioxide during fermentation and subsequent bottling
under pressure produces the gentle sparkle. Fermentation is stopped by chilling the must which
leaves a good amount of natural sweetness in the wine. This also keeps alcohol levels low and,
by law, Moscato d’Asti must be within an alcohol range of 4.5%-6.5%. The wine is filtered prior to
bottling to remove any yeast cells otherwise the wine would re-ferment.
Giorgio Rivetti’s father, Giuseppe Rivetti, established the La Spinetta winery at Castagnole Lanze
in 1977. It is now one of Piedmont’s iconic wineries, noted particularly for their red wines, but it all
started with Moscato d’Asti. When La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti was released in 1977 it was the first
ever single vineyard Moscati d’Asti. In fact the estate did not release a red wine until 1985 when
the Barbera d’Asti “Ca’ di Pian” was released.
The Biancospino vineyard is located at 300m above sea level (which is considered to be high
altitude for Moscato), has a southern exposure and covers some 18 hectares. The vineyard is
managed sustainably and no herbicides or pesticides are used. The 100% Muscat grapes are
harvested when they are fully ripe, crushed and then undergo a long cool fermentation at 15C
for 1 month in a pressurized stainless steel tank. Unlike Prosecco or Champagne it is only
fermented once. The build up of carbon dioxide during fermentation and subsequent bottling
under pressure produces the gentle sparkle. Fermentation is stopped by chilling the must which
leaves a good amount of natural sweetness in the wine. This also keeps alcohol levels low and,
by law, Moscato d’Asti must be within an alcohol range of 4.5%-6.5%. The wine is filtered prior to
bottling to remove any yeast cells otherwise the wine would re-ferment.
About La Spinetta
Brand Story
The La Spinetta story began in the 1890s when Giovanni Rivetti, grandfather to brothers Carlo, Bruno & Giorgio, left Piedmont for Argentina. Like many Italians at that time, he dreamed of returning a rich & powerful man, one day making great wine in his homeland. Though Giovanni never did, his son Giuseppe ("Pin"), fulfilled the dream. Pin married Lidia, purchased vineyards & began making wine. In 1977 the family moved to LA SPINETTA in Castagnole Lanze, the heart of the area well-known for Moscato d'Asti. The Rivetti's believed that Moscato had potential for greatness and set out to prove it by producing the region's first single-vineyard Moscato wines. Over time, the family's vision grew and the family expanded into Barolo, Tuscany, and even sparkling wine production in Canelli.
Brand Story
The La Spinetta story began in the 1890s when Giovanni Rivetti, grandfather to brothers Carlo, Bruno & Giorgio, left Piedmont for Argentina. Like many Italians at that time, he dreamed of returning a rich & powerful man, one day making great wine in his homeland. Though Giovanni never did, his son Giuseppe ("Pin"), fulfilled the dream. Pin married Lidia, purchased vineyards & began making wine. In 1977 the family moved to LA SPINETTA in Castagnole Lanze, the heart of the area well-known for Moscato d'Asti. The Rivetti's believed that Moscato had potential for greatness and set out to prove it by producing the region's first single-vineyard Moscato wines. Over time, the family's vision grew and the family expanded into Barolo, Tuscany, and even sparkling wine production in Canelli.
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