About this wine
Barbaresco Gallina comes from the Gallina cru, the most celebrated vineyard in Neive and one of the first crus ever mentioned on local producers' labels, as documented in Renato Ratti's historic Barbaresco cru map. South/south-west facing, it gives Nebbiolo wines of depth and extreme elegance: restrained aromas of violets and roses, pomegranate fruit and spicy depth, full-bodied yet fresh with firm, velvety tannins.
A structured, serious red best approached with a decanter and a bit of patience.
Sommelier's Note
"Gallina is Neive's benchmark cru, and Francone's expression is textbook: graphite, rose and firm, velvety structure."
Food Pairings
Classic with braised beef, brasato al Barolo-style dishes, aged Toma cheese and truffle-based courses.
When to drink it
Special occasion dinners, aged cheese and truffle courses, cellar-worthy gift.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- 約6,000〜8,500円（海外小売価格からの参考換算）
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the Gallina cru in Neive; traditional fermentation and maceration followed by extended aging in oak, in line with Barbaresco DOCG regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the Gallina cru special?
- It's the most historic and celebrated vineyard in Neive, one of the first crus named on labels and mapped by Renato Ratti, with a south/south-west exposure that gives Nebbiolo exceptional depth and elegance.
- Is this wine ready to drink young?
- It's structured and somewhat austere in youth; it benefits from decanting and further improves with several years of cellaring.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Braised beef, aged cheeses and truffle dishes are classic matches for this structured Barbaresco.
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