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

92

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG 2023

Jeb Dunnuck (92)- "Jeweled ruby in color, the 2023 Barbaresco Gallina reveals aromas of sunbaked strawberries, sweet herbs, candied roses, and ripe peach. Medium-bodied, it’s softer and more open compared to the Bordini at this stage, with silky tannins and a weightless feel. Attractive and approachable already. Drink 2026-2036."

94

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG 2022

Jeb Dunnuck (94)- "A medium ruby red hue, the 2022 Barbaresco Gallina has pretty and refined layers that start to unfold in the glass with notes of cinnamon, bright red berries, currants, sweet tangerine citrus, and floral perfume. The palate is linear and focused, with fine tannins, ripe acidity, and notes of dusty earth on the finish. It’s a very pretty wine out of the gate and should drink well over the next 12-15 years."

93

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG 2022

Vinous Media (93)- "The 2022 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina is a very pretty, delicate wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, spice, mint and dried herbs are nicely lifted. In this vintage, the Gallina is decidedly understated and refined, with less of an oak imprint than what has been the norm. This is such a joyous wine. The only question is whether the slightly gritty tannins will soften. "