In the early 1960s, Giuseppe Rivetti ("Pin") and his wife, Lydia, founded La Spinetta, with respect for tradition and an open mind for the future. Their children, following the values of their parents, took over the management of the winery and in 1977 they started producing the first Moscato, which was among the first single-cru Moscatos in Italy. They then expanded into red varieties, creating Barbera Ca di Pian in 1982 and Pin in 1989. At the same time, they launched Barbaresco Gallina (1995), Starderi (1996) and Valeirano (1997).
In 2000, the family acquired vineyards in Grinzane Cavour, and in 2001 they founded Casanova della Spinetta in Tuscany, insisting on growing the native Sangiovese variety. In 2011, with their passion for sparkling wines, they proceeded to acquire the historic Contratto winery in Piedmont, maintaining traditional production techniques. Their most recent initiative began in 2018, with the acquisition of vineyards in the hills of Tortona, aiming to cultivate the white Timorasso variety, which they consider capable of being compared to the best white wines in the world.
The nose shows aromas of peach and sage with subtle notes of honey. On the palate, it offers a sequence of flavours ranging from fresh fruit to fine herbs, ending in an extremely clean and fresh finish.
Delicate and aromatic like the flower from which it takes its name (old flower), Moscato Biancospino shows elegant notes of citrus and white flowers. The tasting experience confirms notes of tangerine, lime and geranium flowers. With a delightful minerality, this is a wine that invites you to fill a second glass and enjoy it.
With striking fruity and floral notes, the wine has underlying citrus, golden apple and lemon. On the palate it is clean, fresh and delicious, with remarkable persistence. This is a wine that can benefit from ageing.
The wine has incredible structure and longevity, with subtle citrus and floral notes singing in unison, leading to a lively and long aftertaste.
Thanks to these wonderful vineyards rich in calcium carbonate, we can produce a Sauvignon with unique characteristics. The wine has notes of grapefruit and tomato leaf, which contrast beautifully with gunpowder notes. On the palate it is firm and fresh, with precious minerality and an acidity that definitely invites you in.
