{"product_id":"ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-riserva-2019","title":"Ugo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina Riserva 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUgo Lequio Barbaresco Gallina Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is a still red wine that embodies the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in Piedmont. This refined expression of \u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its ruby red colour enriched with bright garnet highlights. On the nose, it releases enveloping and complex aromas, characterised by clear floral notes of rose and intense spicy hints of liquorice, pepper and leather. On the palate, it reveals a robust and austere body, maintaining a \u003cstrong\u003estructural balance\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for accompanying braised dishes, red meat stews, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Gallina cru, located in the municipality of Neive, an area historically renowned for the production of great reds. The grapes come from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over forty years old, where the optimal \u003cstrong\u003esouthern exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures perfect ripening of the bunches. Such conditions are fundamental for obtaining rich and concentrated raw material. The pedoclimatic characteristics of the area give the wine a natural elegance and a marked propensity for \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to mature beautifully over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of fifteen to eighteen days. Subsequently, the wine matures for a long period resting in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e from Slavonia and France, a stage that defines its gustatory structure. Further ageing in the bottle completes the production cycle. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to \u003cstrong\u003edecant for one hour\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve at a temperature between eighteen and twenty degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the historic cru of Neive from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e planted from 1953 and facing south, Barbaresco Gallina Riserva 2019 reflects the winemaking artistry of Ugo Lequio. This noble \u003cstrong\u003epure Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is carefully vinified in steel, then matures through skilful and prolonged ageing in oak. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent scores\u003c\/strong\u003e by Robert Parker and James Suckling, this prestigious DOCG offers a structured sip of extraordinary longevity, ideal to be enjoyed as a sublime meditation wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugo Lequio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45050947043499,"sku":"56255","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-riserva-2019_56255_1_cd8d6759-a95a-4710-a083-4fbc77a9f41f.webp?v=1773764506","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/ugo-lequio-barbaresco-gallina-riserva-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}