Wine Details

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG

A gorgeous wine, vivid and nuanced with sensual aromas of redcurrant, plum, earth, herbs, spices and flowers (rose petals, lavender). On the palate, this top Barbaresco reveals a round, dense texture with a classically dry finish and ripe tannins that dust the front teeth. Sometimes a bit shy at first, Gallina is often considered the most age-worthy of the three top La Spinetta Barbaresco wines, truly blossoming after a bit of time in the cellar. This pretty wine has an aging potential of at least 25-30 years and is ideal paired with grilled food, and rich meat dishes.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Piedmont

Classification:

Barbaresco DOCG

Variety:

100% Nebbiolo

Number of bottles produced:

11,500 bottles

Production area:

Gallina, Neive, south exposure

Altitude:

270 m

Age of vines:

50-55 years

Yield:

60 bottles/ha

Vinification:

Alcoholic fermentation for 7-8 days in temperature controlled roto-fermenters, malolactic fermentation in oak

Refining:

Aged in medium toasted French barriques for 20-22 months, no filtration or clarifying

Alcohol content:

14.5%

Soil:

Calcareous

Harvest:

Beginning to middle of October

First vintage:

1995

Cellar:

La Spinetta, Catagnole Lanze

Bottling:

Transfer to stainless steel vats for 3 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 12 months

Release:

January, 3 years after harvest

Recent press reviews

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La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG 2021

James Suckling (96)- "Very fragrant and bright with stem, plum and raspberry aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm and racy tannins and a vivid finish. Chewy and polished. Shows focus and precision at the finish. Lovely balance. Best in a long time."

94

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG 2021

The Wine Advocate (94)- "Showing a medium-dark ruby color, the La Spinetta 2021 Barbaresco Gallina Vürsù has a pretty bouquet with aromas of fresh raspberry, tar and dark licorice. The wine initially offers pretty good definition and precision, but it grows even more linear and vertical as it opens in the glass. This is an organic production."

94

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG 2021

Vinous Media (94)- "The 2021 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina is bold, heady and effusive. A rush of dark fruit, leather, spice, menthol, licorice and mocha builds effortlessly. The Gallina offers tons of immediacy. It can be deceivingly approachable in the early going, but it has always aged very well."