The Barbaresco Valeirano has been produced since 1997 and was the third Barbaresco from La Spinetta. The Valeirano vineyard is located in Treiso at an altitude of 450 meters. The soil there is very calcareous and stony and the vines have an average age of around 45-50 years. The Gallina location is 3 hectares in size and 100% south facing. Neive is the most famous area for Barbaresco. The Valeirano harvest begins in mid-October. The wine matures in new barriques for 22 months, then rests in stainless steel tanks for 3 months. The wine then matures in the bottle for another 12 months. Only then does it come onto the market without clarification and without filtering. Color: sparkling ruby. Fragrance: reminiscent of rose petals and forest berries, ripe grapes. Taste: racy acidity, soft and sweet tannins, strong body, big wine.