Wine Details

La Spinetta Barbera D'Alba Gallina DOC

This gorgeous Barbera comes from the small (10 acres) south-facing Gallina vineyard in Neive. This is a supple, dense and racy wine, with no hard edges and tons of concentration. Generous aromas of dark raspberry jam, blueberry, mocha, shaved dark chocolate, spice and new leather fill out nicely in a creamy, generous Barbera that expresses the natural, almost feminine, silkiness and character that make this wine so unique.

Region:

PIEDMONT

Producer:

La Spinetta Piedmont

Classification:

Barbera D'Alba DOC

Variety:

100% Barbera

Number of bottles produced:

10,000 bottles

Production area:

Gallina, Neive, 4 ha, south exposure

Altitude:

270 m

Age of vines:

38 years

Yield:

2,500 bottles/ha

Vinification:

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

Refining:

Aged in new medium toasted French barriques for 16-18 months, no filtration or clarifying

Alcohol content:

14.5%

Soil:

Calcareous

Harvest:

End of September to middle of October

First vintage:

1996

Cellar:

La Spinetta Campe, Grinzane Cavour

Bottling:

Transfer to stainless steel vats for 6 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 3 months

Release:

July, 26 months after harvest

Recent press reviews

La Spinetta Barbera D'Alba Gallina DOC 2020

Vinous Media (90)- "The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Gallina is packed with black cherry, plum, espresso, mocha and licorice. Plush and generous, the 2020 is a classic Barbera from Alba with forward fruit and soft contours to wrap it all together."

La Spinetta Barbera D'Alba Gallina DOC 2019

James Suckling (93)- "Aromas of crushed berry and raspberry with some flint and slate undertones. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and slightly chewy tannins. Shows tension and focus. Drink now."

La Spinetta Barbera D'Alba Gallina DOC 2018

Wine Advocate (92)- "The La Spinetta 2018 Barbera d'Alba Gallina is balanced and bright with dark fruit, pressed blackberry, plum and sweet potting soil. The wine is soft and richly textured, making it perfect to pair across from a classic roast pork dinner."

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