{"product_id":"ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-2018","title":"Ugo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbaresco Gallina by Ugo Lequio is a red wine from Piedmont with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, made from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, vinified in steel and aged in Slavonian oak barrels. To the eye, it displays a ruby red colour enhanced by garnet hues, while the bouquet is complex and enveloping, characterised by spicy notes of liquorice and pepper, combined with clear hints of rose and leather. On the palate, it reveals an austere and robust body, offering a sip of great \u003cstrong\u003estructural balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the ideal companion to enhance \u003cstrong\u003ebraised red meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, flavoursome game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the \u003cstrong\u003eGallina cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic hill located in the municipality of Neive, once owned by the Counts Riccardi Candiani. The vineyards stretch at an altitude between 170 and 250 metres above sea level and benefit from a southern exposure that ensures optimal ripening of the grapes. The vines, consisting of \u003cstrong\u003eold vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted since the mid-twentieth century, naturally maintain low yields. The combination of altitude, exposure and vine age gives the wine a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003earomatic persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring structure and excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel tanks. The contact with the skins lasts for about fifteen to eighteen days, promoting optimal aromatic and colour extraction. The wine then undergoes a slow maturation of twenty months in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental stage that supports the evolution of the grape variety and refines its \u003cstrong\u003etannic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. The process concludes with a final six-month ageing in the bottle, thus completing the harmony and balance of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbaresco Gallina by Ugo Lequio originates from the \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric Gallina cru\u003c\/strong\u003e in Neive, located on south-facing hills that once belonged to the Counts Riccardi Candiani. Produced from old Nebbiolo vineyards planted between 1953 and 1971, this prestigious wine boasts low yields, between 40 and 45 hectolitres per hectare, which give it an \u003cstrong\u003earistocratic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and exceptional persistence. The 2018 vintage, awarded 91 points by James Suckling and 90 by Robert Parker, boasts \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugo Lequio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46326951379115,"sku":"60813","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-2018_60813_1_7edd30ad-da60-47f5-bcb6-d38f981bfcc2.webp?v=1774455392","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}