COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Ugo Lequio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ugo Lequio founded his estate in Neive in 1981, establishing himself as a key figure in Piedmont's quality revolution. Known for his patience and traditional approach, Lequio crafts wines that reflect the unique terroir of the historic Gallina hill. This south-facing vineyard, once owned by the Counts Riccardi Candiani, features sandy-calcareous marl soils and exceptionally old vines planted between 1953 and 1971. Lequio's meticulous care in the vineyard and cellar has earned him a reputation as a master of Nebbiolo, drawing comparisons to legendary traditionalists of the region.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€48
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Gallina vineyard features exceptionally old Nebbiolo vines planted in 1953, 1963, and 1971.
Fact 02
Founder Ugo Lequio has been praised by critics as a Nebbiolo Master in the style of the legendary Bruno Giacosa.
Fact 03
The challenging 2018 vintage required intensive manual canopy management due to heavy spring rains preventing tractor access.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Barbaresco Gallina is deeply rooted in Piedmontese tradition. Following a meticulous manual harvest and selection of the Nebbiolo grapes, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine undergoes a skin-contact maceration period of 15 to 18 days to extract structure and color. It is then aged for 20 months in large, traditional 25-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks, which allow for gentle micro-oxygenation without imparting heavy oak flavors. Finally, the wine rests in the bottle for at least six months before release.
