La Spinetta "Pin" Monferrato Rosso 2003

Purple/red.

Riper fruit on the nose here - though in the red fruit spectrum - red raspberry and even strawberry. Earth and oak spice in definitely in the background.

Confectionary entry, totally lacking in the other two vintages, quickly obliterated by a wall of acid/tannin synergy. Completely dominated by its structure, currently. No finish. This will be interesting to watch.

Hot vintage favoring Barbera, not Nebbiolo. Wonder if the blend changed?

Day 3 - Definitely riper, still, on the nose. I might guess a packed Ribera del Duero, blind. Creamy, plush palate, with serious structure in the mid-palate. Good stuff, but the other two vintages are even deeper and more nuanced.

$40