{"product_id":"ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-2016","title":"Ugo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUgo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Piedmontese red wine of great character, a true expression of Barbaresco. Made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it stands out for its ruby red colour with elegant garnet hues. The bouquet is complex, enriched with intense notes of rose, liquorice, pepper and leather. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied and austere\u003c\/strong\u003e character, supported by excellent harmony. Ideal paired with game and mature cheeses, it is a wine of extraordinary longevity that offers a profound sip, especially after proper decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eGallina cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in the municipality of Neive. The rows of vines enjoy excellent southern exposure and are situated at an altitude between 170 and 250 metres. The Ugo Lequio winery enhances these historic \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted between 1953 and 1971. The age of the plants ensures low yields, allowing for an \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary aromatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e. The unique characteristics of the area give the wine a distinctive elegance and significant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction involves \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about two weeks to extract colour and tannins. The wine then matures for twenty months in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental step to refine its profile and broaden its aromatic spectrum. The process concludes with a six-month rest in the bottle, which defines a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent sensory expression\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of evolving beautifully over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barbaresco Gallina 2016 expresses the essence of the \u003cstrong\u003eGallina cru of Neive\u003c\/strong\u003e, born from precious \u003cstrong\u003evines planted in 1953\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Ugo Lequio winery cultivates these south-facing slopes while maintaining limited yields, resulting in an annual production of 10,000 bottles of pure excellence. Created with the consultancy of oenologist Gianfranco Cordero, this highly elegant red has won over international critics, boasting prestigious scores such as \u003cstrong\u003e92 points from Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e and 91 from James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugo Lequio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44539393212587,"sku":"29691","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-2016_29691_1.jpg?v=1726823238","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}