COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri S.S
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbaresco Gallina from Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Gallina vineyard in Neive, Piedmont. Roagna is a family-run estate dedicated to traditional winemaking, characterized by long macerations and extended aging in large, old oak casks. The Gallina vineyard's calcareous clay soil, with vines dating back to the 1950s, contributes to the wine's unique profile. The 2018 vintage is noted for its freshness and ethereal qualities, reflecting the specific conditions of that year.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€165
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts cultured from Roagna's own grapes.
Fact 02
The wine undergoes a lengthy maceration of 60-70 days with a submerged cap.
Fact 03
Aging takes place for 4.5 years in large, old oak casks (botti).
Fact 04
The Gallina vineyard includes vines planted as far back as the 1950s.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barbaresco Gallina begins with hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts cultured from the estate's own grapes, and involves a traditional long maceration with a submerged cap lasting 60-70 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 4.5 years in large, old oak casks (botti). The estate practices organic and sustainable viticulture, adhering to a philosophy of minimal intervention to allow the vineyard's character to shine through.
