La Spinetta: One of Italys finest winemakers - Meet The Winemaker

La Spinetta is among the finest producers in Piedmont and is recognized worldwide for its amazing Barbaresco, Barolo, and Barbera wines. We stopped by Piedmont to visit Giorgio Rivetti and learn more about his passionate approach to the art of winemaking.
La Spinetta was founded at the beginning of the 1960s by Giuseppe Rivetti, nicknamed ‘Pin,’ and his wife, Lidia. Today, La Spinetta is still in the hands of the Rivetti family, with Pin and Lidia's children, Giovanna, Carlo, Bruno, and Giorgio, at the helm.
This episode of 'Meet The Winemaker' features Rasmus Nielsen, founder of RareWine Group, as he unfolds the passions that reign at La Spinetta. Get a rare in-depth view into the life of the owner and chief winemaker, Giorgio Rivetti.
The portrait also features Luca Cigliuti, who has been working as an export manager at La Spinetta for more than 10 years. The son of Giorgio, Chief Oenologist Andrea Rivetti, also appears in the portrait.
Bonus info; La Spinetta is synonymous with the iconic rhino that symbolizes stubbornness and power. Values ​​that also characterize La Spinetta today. The hand-drawn rhino is on the labels of La Spinettas Barbaresco wines, among others.
This portrait was filmed in Piedmont, Italy, in February 2023.
About 'Meet The Winemaker
'Meet The Winemaker' is an independent documentary series produced by RareWine Group.
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[@TheShtokerlin]

Hi, is that Riedel performance line glasses you're using? Pinot Noir varietal glass to be precise..

[@RareWine]

Hi @TheShtokerlin, I cannot remember exactly what glasses they used at La Spinetta, but it sure looks like Riedel Performance Pinot Noir 6884/67 👍
- Lars, RareWine

[@tobiaswalter4686]

Absolutely looks like it, yeah!

[@Joozt112]

Hmmm Canelli.. Contratto.. For England and exceptional Vermouth❤❤❤❤