Barbaresco Gallina DOCG 2019

Roagna | Piedmont
Az. Agr. I Paglieri | Loc. Paglieri 9 | IT 12050 Barbaresco

Gallina comes from a steep, sandy vineyard, similar to the Asili site, but with less limestone, which gives it more roundness and fullness. Full bouquet of sweet tobacco, cedar wood, liquorice and dried herbs. A soft, sweet, red fruit combines with the typical Roagna austerity in an exciting way on the palate to create an impressive complexity and length. It will only reveal its true elegance in a few years' time. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Barbaresco Gallina is a very pretty, almost ethereal wine for a site that often produces a fruitier Barbaresco. The aromatics are particularly open at this stage, even though it has only recently been bottled. Silky tannins and a medium-weight structure are the hallmarks. Dark red cherries, leather, spices and menthol linger on the sublime finish. It would certainly not be a crime to drink this wine a little younger." Vinous

"The aromas are still a little shy, hinting at cherry and rose, with a solid core of cherry, strawberry, rose, white pepper and stony mineral flavors. Yet it's the energy in this red that's compelling, exerting itself from beginning to end. Offers superb elegance and harmony on a linear frame." Wine Spectator