La SpinettaBarolo Campé 2008

The 2008 La Spinetta Vürsù Vigneto Campè Barolo is an absolutely remarkable wine, offering seductive aromas sweet cherries and ripe strawberries followed by scorched earth, tar, licorice and finally on top of everything is a pretty crushed floral note that brings a sense of
elegance. Impressive for its amazing focus and balance as everything just falls into place beautifully. The fruit is so pure, ripe and polished, bursting on the ultra-long finish. This grabs your attention immediately and just shines from start to finish. The wine spent 24 months in new, medium toasted French oak, 9 months in stainless steal vats and another 12 months in bottle before release. The Campé really highlights the quality and characteristics of the vintage and is a spectacular effort from Giorgio Rivetti and his team.

A strong and chewy wine with polished and rich tannins. Cedar and mushrooms. Full and intense. Goes on for minutes. Finish goes to flowers and dried fruits. Powerful yet enjoyable.

The 2008 Barolo Campe’ emerges from the glass with freshly cut flowers, mint, licorice and spices. This is a decidedly elegant, polished Barolo that stands apart from some of the more obvious wines made here in the past. Although initially quite delicate, the 2008 turns powerful and deep with exposure to air. The authoritative finish leaves a lasting impression. Cool, mineral notes add an underlying sense of tension and energy that is highly appealing. This is a fabulous showing from La Spinetta.