Ugo Lequio
Barbaresco Gallina 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing for 20 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Other years | 2019 , 2020 , 2018 |
- Cru Gallina: Nebbiolo from Neive vineyards dating back to 1953, south-facing exposure
- Ageing: fermentation in steel, maceration for 15-18 days and 20 months in oak
- Aromatic profile: ruby colour with garnet highlights, notes of rose, liquorice, pepper and leather
- Structure: austere and balanced red, 15% vol, ageing potential 10-15 years
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 18-20 °C, ideal with stews, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ugo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina is a Piedmontese red wine of great character, a true expression of Barbaresco. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, it stands out for its ruby red colour with elegant garnet hues. The bouquet is complex, enriched with intense notes of rose, liquorice, pepper and leather. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied and austere character, supported by excellent harmony. Ideal paired with game and mature cheeses, it is a wine of extraordinary longevity that offers a profound sip, especially after proper decanting.
Where it comes from
This Nebbiolo comes from the renowned Gallina cru, located in the municipality of Neive. The rows of vines enjoy excellent southern exposure and are situated at an altitude between 170 and 250 metres. The Ugo Lequio winery enhances these historic old vines, planted between 1953 and 1971. The age of the plants ensures low yields, allowing for an extraordinary aromatic concentration. The unique characteristics of the area give the wine a distinctive elegance and significant structure.
How it is produced
Production involves fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about two weeks to extract colour and tannins. The wine then matures for twenty months in Slavonian oak barrels, a fundamental step to refine its profile and broaden its aromatic spectrum. The process concludes with a six-month rest in the bottle, which defines a persistent sensory expression capable of evolving beautifully over the years.
History and Curiosities
The Barbaresco Gallina 2016 expresses the essence of the Gallina cru of Neive, born from precious vines planted in 1953. The Ugo Lequio winery cultivates these south-facing slopes while maintaining limited yields, resulting in an annual production of 10,000 bottles of pure excellence. Created with the consultancy of oenologist Gianfranco Cordero, this highly elegant red has won over international critics, boasting prestigious scores such as 92 points from Robert Parker and 91 from James Suckling.
Awards
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2016
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2016
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Ugo Lequio, Gianfranco Cordero
- Bottles produced: 30.000
- Hectares: 8
At the beginning of the 1980s, he signed his first bottles, personally selecting the grapes from six hectares of vineyard at "Cascina Nuova", a farm located in the heart of the historic Gallina hill, once part of the great wine-growing estate of the Lords of Neive Conti Riccardi Candiani, now owned by Marcarino.
The precious experience acquired over time, research and experimentation in the vineyard and in the cellar, have contributed to making this producer a protagonist of the quality revolution that, in recent years, has led to the emergence of an elitist wine culture.
The conviction that a great wine is born over time and that waiting, managed without anxiety, gives it class, importance and longevity, leads Ugo to place his bottles on the market only after a long and proper rest. Read more
| Name | Ugo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ugo Lequio |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barbaresco Gallina 2016 expresses the essence of the Gallina cru of Neive, born from precious vines planted in 1953. The Ugo Lequio winery cultivates these south-facing slopes while maintaining limited yields, resulting in an annual production of 10,000 bottles of pure excellence. Created with the consultancy of oenologist Gianfranco Cordero, this highly elegant red has won over international critics, boasting prestigious scores such as 92 points from Robert Parker and 91 from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Cru Gallina, municipality of Neive (Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Yield per hectare | 4,000-4,500 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation | 15–18 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 15 8 days; ageing for 20 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration in contact with the skins for 15–18 days; ageing for 20 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing for 20 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Year production | 10000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |