La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG

Red Wine - 100% Nebbiolo

La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina DOCG
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Attractive, sensual, balanced
A soft and persuasive Barbaresco. Velvety tannins and great body define this wine, that ends with a fruity finish and floral note.

Characteristics
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Production vineyard: Gallina a Neive (Cn)
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Vinification
Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 14-15 days. Malolactic fermentation done in French oak barrels, in which 20% are new and the remaining used (2nd passage), followed by 20-22 months of aging. Finally, bottle-aged for about 6 months.
- First vintage: 1995
- Average production: 6.500 bottles
- Pairings: Risotto with Porcini mushrooms, Chicken cacciatore
- Serving temperature: 16/17° C.
- Recommended glass: Burgundy

A Riserva Barbaresco Gallina is made from a selection of the best grapes and is aged at least 10 years. About 500 magnums of Barbaresco Riserva Gallina are produced every year.

Vineyard characteristics
- Gallina a Neive (Cn)
- Varietal: Nebbiolo (for Barbaresco), Barbera
- Municipality: Neive (Cn)
- Exposure: South
- Area: 13.5 acres
- Altitude: 250 m. a.s.l.
- Average age of the vines: 55 year-old
- Soil: Calcareous marl, strongly characterized by light colored sand.