2006 La Spinetta/Giorgio Rivetti Barbera d'Asti Ca' di Pian

Giorgio Rivetti makes some of the flashiest and most popular modern, barrique-aged Barbarescos, as well as a Barolo from his holding just south of Alba, where he has constructed an airy, modern winery at the foot of his vineyard. The house style of big, rich, densely flavored wines extends to Rivetti's Barbera line-up; the Ca' di Pian is a reasonably-priced introduction to the house style and less influenced by new oak than the upper-tier bottlings. Rivetti's Moscato d'Asti bottlings offer delicacy and power as well as abundant fruit. There's also high-quality Sangiovese from Rivetti's new holding in Tuscany.

Giorgio Rivetti makes some of the flashiest and most popular modern, barrique-aged Barbarescos, as well as a Barolo from his holding just south of Alba, where he has constructed an airy, modern winery at the foot of his vineyard. The house style of big, rich, densely flavor... more