La Spinetta Vursu Vigneto Barolo Campe 2013 (750ML)

96 JS / 95 WA / 94+ VM / 94 WS

Intense aromas of sweet tobacco, strawberries and light meat. Full body, soft and silky tannins and a beautiful finish. So much fruit here. Drink in 2019. James Suckling

This wine was released last year, but I never had the opportunity to taste it back then. Giorgio Rivetti was kind enough to open a bottle of the beautiful 2013 Barolo Campè Vürsù so that I could fill in the void in the database. This is an impactful and exceptional wine from a classic vintage. The fruit has had time to integrate, and the aromas appear wrinkle-free today with wild berry that segues directly to spice, tar and ash. These are beautiful results. - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

La Spinetta's 2013 Barolo Campè is bright, intense and driven, with beams of acidity and tannin that give the wine its shape. In 2013, the Campè offers a good bit of tension and overall structure that works to balance the overt fruit that is such a Spinetta signature. Even so, the palate feel is one of creaminess and supple texture, which makes this a rare 2013 that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, menthol, rose petal and anise meld into the super-expressive finish. This is another impressive Barolo from La Spinetta. The 2013 was aged in a combination of cask, new French oak and used French oak. Antonio Galloni - Vinous Media

A sinewy red, with a tight grain to the dense tannins supporting cherry, raspberry, Szechuan peppercorn and tobacco flavors in the right proportions. Fine length. Opens up with air, but this will be better in several years. Best from 2021 through 2038. - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator