Ugo Lequio
Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Gallina 2019
| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Aged in 25 hl oak casks for 20 months and then a further 4–6 months in bottle |
- Wine and vintage: Still red wine Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2019, 14% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Origin: 100% Barbera grapes from the Vigna Gallina cru in Neive, south-facing exposure
- Vinification: Maceration in steel, then 20 months in oak barrels and 4-6 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: Aromas of strawberry, cherry, pastry and cocoa; violet-ruby colour
- Awards: 91 points out of 100 from Robert Parker and 3 Viti in the AIS guide for the 2019 vintage
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ugo Lequio Barbera d’Alba Superiore Vigna Gallina is a still red wine that embodies the essence of Piedmont. Made exclusively from Barbera grapes, it stands out in the glass for its ruby colour with violet highlights. The aromatic bouquet is clear and captivating, with notes of strawberry and cherry enhanced by elegant hints of pastry and cocoa. On the palate, it reveals a broad and smooth structure, supported by a significant texture that offers a full and enveloping sip.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Neive, in the renowned Barbera d’Alba Superiore area. The grapes come from the historic cru Vigna Gallina, where the privileged southern exposure ensures optimal ripening of the bunches. Ugo Lequio manages the vineyards with precision, limiting yields to enhance the purity of the terroir. Thanks to an extraordinary ageing capacity, the wine can evolve elegantly in the bottle for over ten years.
How it is produced
The vinification of the Barbera grapes takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with maceration lasting between eight and twelve days. Maturation continues for twenty months in oak barrels, followed by further ageing in the cellar before release. Thanks to its characteristics, it is the ideal companion for roast beef, game and mature cheeses. It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 16-18 °C, preferably after an hour of decanting to allow its aromas to fully unfold.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the renowned Vigna Gallina cru in Neive, Ugo Lequio's Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC highlights the value of time and patience. This prestigious Piedmontese red matures for 20 months in oak barrels before being refined in the bottle, developing an extraordinarily broad and enveloping structure. The 2019 vintage, awarded 91 points by Robert Parker, releases a clear bouquet of strawberry and cherry with elegant pastry notes, offering the palate a significant texture for an unforgettable tasting experience.
Awards
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2019
91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Gallina 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ugo Lequio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the renowned Vigna Gallina cru in Neive, Ugo Lequio's Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC highlights the value of time and patience. This prestigious Piedmontese red matures for 20 months in oak barrels before being refined in the bottle, developing an extraordinarily broad and enveloping structure. The 2019 vintage, awarded 91 points by Robert Parker, releases a clear bouquet of strawberry and cherry with elegant pastry notes, offering the palate a significant texture for an unforgettable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Neive (CN) |
| Yield per hectare | 65 hl |
| Fermentation | 8–12 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins; ageing in oak barrels and in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 8–12 days in contact with the skins; ageing in 25 hl oak barrels for 20 months and a further 4–6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in 25 hl oak casks for 20 months and then a further 4–6 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |