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Score 90/100 · Drink 1999-2011, Robert Parker, Aug 1999

The terrifically fruity, quite flattering 1996 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina is full-bodied, with outstanding concentration, plenty of earthy, plum/cherry, smoky, spice scents, low acidity, and moderate tannin in the layered finish. It should drink well for a dozen or more years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

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Critic scores
91
91/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

92
92+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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92+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Very good deep red. More plum and redcurrant fruitiness to stand up to the oak aroma; slightly minty. Sweet, lush and lovely, with very good acidity and strong fruit. Possesses more density to support the ripe, nicely integrated tannins. Minty and quite long. For the cellar.

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La Spinetta
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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