Ugo Lequio
Barbaresco Gallina Riserva 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 20 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels and 15 months in 5–7 hl French oak casks, plus 6 months of bottle ageing |
- Identity: Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2019, 100% Nebbiolo, 0.75 l, 14.5% vol
- Aromas: notes of rose, liquorice, pepper and leather; enveloping and complex bouquet
- Origin: Gallina cru located in Neive, south-facing; vineyards over 40 years old
- Vinification: fermentation in steel, maceration on the skins for 15–18 days
- Pairings: ideal with braised meats and game; 94 Parker, 93 Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ugo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina Riserva is a still red wine that embodies the essence of Nebbiolo grown in Piedmont. This refined expression of Barbaresco Riserva stands out for its ruby red colour enriched with bright garnet highlights. On the nose, it releases enveloping and complex aromas, characterised by clear floral notes of rose and intense spicy hints of liquorice, pepper and leather. On the palate, it reveals a robust and austere body, maintaining a structural balance ideal for accompanying braised dishes, red meat stews, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Gallina cru, located in the municipality of Neive, an area historically renowned for the production of great reds. The grapes come from old vines over forty years old, where the optimal southern exposure ensures perfect ripening of the bunches. Such conditions are fundamental for obtaining rich and concentrated raw material. The pedoclimatic characteristics of the area give the wine a natural elegance and a marked propensity for long ageing, allowing it to mature beautifully over the decades.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a skin maceration of fifteen to eighteen days. Subsequently, the wine matures for a long period resting in oak barrels from Slavonia and France, a stage that defines its gustatory structure. Further ageing in the bottle completes the production cycle. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between eighteen and twenty degrees.
History and Curiosities
Produced in the historic cru of Neive from old vines planted from 1953 and facing south, Barbaresco Gallina Riserva 2019 reflects the winemaking artistry of Ugo Lequio. This noble pure Nebbiolo is carefully vinified in steel, then matures through skilful and prolonged ageing in oak. Awarded excellent scores by Robert Parker and James Suckling, this prestigious DOCG offers a structured sip of extraordinary longevity, ideal to be enjoyed as a sublime meditation wine.
Awards
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2019
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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 Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ugo Lequio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in the historic cru of Neive from old vines planted from 1953 and facing south, Barbaresco Gallina Riserva 2019 reflects the winemaking artistry of Ugo Lequio. This noble pure Nebbiolo is carefully vinified in steel, then matures through skilful and prolonged ageing in oak. Awarded excellent scores by Robert Parker and James Suckling, this prestigious DOCG offers a structured sip of extraordinary longevity, ideal to be enjoyed as a sublime meditation wine. |
| Origin | Neive (CN) |
| Yield per hectare | 40–45 hl/ha |
| Fermentation | 15–18 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 15–18 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 15–18 days in contact with the skins. |
| Aging | 20 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels and 15 months in 5–7 hl French oak casks, plus 6 months of bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |