Technical sheet
BARBARESCO GALLINA
DESCRIPTION
100% Nebbiolo from the Liste Lunghe and Bricco parcels of the Gallina vineyard in Neive. Planting years: 1951 and 1961. Yield: 40-43 hl/ha. Altitude: 194 m. Production: 3,800-6,600 bottles.
WINEMAKING
Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 25 °C, with pump-overs every 4 hours and délestage halfway through fermentation.
AGEING
24 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak casks.
HOW THE WINE HAS EVOLVED
Before the changes introduced from the 2020 vintage with Andrea’s arrival, Ugo made one Barbaresco Gallina from all three parcels: Piazzola, Liste Lunghe and Bricco. They were vinified separately and then blended. The composition described here refers to the current range, not to every historical vintage.
TASTING NOTES
Ruby red colour tending to garnet, enveloping and complex aromas with spicy notes of licorice, pepper, leather and rose. On the palate it is full-bodied and austere, with remarkable harmony and balance; a wine of aristocratic character.
SERVING AND PAIRING
Pair with stews, braised red meat, game and mature cheeses. If matured, it is a perfect meditation wine. Serving temperature: 61 – 64 °F (16 – 18 °C).
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Awards & press
| Year | Reviews | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kerin O’Keefe 95 Decanter 94 — “Wine of the vintage” | — |
| 2022 | Kerin O’Keefe 96 | — |
| 2021 | Kerin O’Keefe 97 The Wine Advocate 95+ | — |
| 2020 | Kerin O’Keefe 95 | — |
| 2019 | Kerin O’Keefe 96 | — |
| 2018 | Wine Enthusiast 92 | — |
| 2017 | Wine Enthusiast 95 Kerin O’Keefe 96 (Late Release) | — |
| 2016 | Wine Enthusiast 91 | — |
| 2015 | The Wine Advocate 91 Wine Enthusiast 95 | 14,5% |
| 2014 | Ernesto Gentili 90 Wine Enthusiast 91 The Wine Advocate 89 Wine Surf 3.5/5 | 14,5% |
| 2013 | Wine Enthusiast 92 Migliori Vini d’Italia 90 | 14,5% |
| 2012 | Parker 94 Wine Enthusiast 93 | 14,5% |
| 2011 | — | 15% |
| 2010 | — | 14% |
| 2009 | — | 14% |
| 2008 | — | 14% |
| 2007 | — | 14% |
| 2006 | — | 14% |
| 2005 | — | 14% |
| 2004 | — | 14% |
| 2001 | — | 14,5% |
| 2000 | — | 14% |
| 1999 | — | 14% |