Barbaresco “Vigneto Gallina” DOCG 2021 (BIO)

La Spinetta / Giorgio Rivetti | Piedmont
La Spinetta s.s. | Via Annunziata 17 | IT 14054 Castagnole Lanze

05112521 · 0,75 l · 154,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

The single vineyard Gallina in Neive has been synonymous with powerful, broodingBarbaresco for decades. The vines grow on calcareous marl soils with a southern exposure – a terroir that characterises the Nebbiolo with lush fruit, fine spice and distinctive structure. Organic cultivation promotes vitality and expressiveness, while limiting yields ensures concentration. The 2021 vintage was characterised by an ideal balance: warm, sunny days and cool nights during the ripening phase resulted in healthy, aromatically complex grapes. After careful manual harvesting, a traditional maceration followed, after which the wine matured for around 20 months in new barriques before being bottled unfiltered.

In the glass, it shines in a dense ruby colour with a garnet-red hue. The bouquet is opulent: dark cherries, ripe blackberries and plums, accompanied by rose petals, liquorice, balsamic herbs and a hint of cedar wood. Impressive depth on the palate – juicy fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity form a structural backbone that promises long development in the cellar. The finish lingers with mineral freshness, fine spice and a hint of dark chocolate. A Barbaresco of immense radiance and longevity – gallina in its purest form. SUPERIORE.DE

"The La Spinetta 2021 Barbaresco Gallina has a medium-dark ruby colour and a pretty bouquet with aromas of fresh raspberries, tar and dark liquorice. The wine offers pretty good definition and precision at first, but it becomes even more linear and vertical as it opens up in the glass." Wine Advocate

"This red wine begins with balsamic aromas of eucalyptus, juniper, sage and broom, which give way to flavours of cherry, blackcurrant, pomegranate and earth. Muscular, with powerful tannins and a long, spicy finish." Wine Spectator

"The Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina 2021 is powerful, intoxicating and exuberant. An onslaught of dark fruit, leather, spice, menthol, liquorice and mocha builds effortlessly. The Gallina offers a lot of immediacy. It can be very approachable at first, but it has always developed very well." Vinous

"Very fragrant and bright with aromas of stems, plums and raspberries. Medium body, firm and racy tannins and a lively finish. Powerful and polished. The finish shows focus and precision. Excellent balance. The best wine in a long time. Best after 2027." James Suckling