In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast guinea fowl
Delicate game suits the perfumed Nebbiolo. -
Tajarin with ragu
Firm tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-cherry lift.
How to serve La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast guinea fowl, Tajarin with ragu, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Spinetta moved from Moscato into single-vineyard Barbaresco in the 1990s; Gallina in Neive is one of its signature crus.
- 1995 — La Spinetta bottles its Gallina Barbaresco
Facts
- Producer
- La Spinetta
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barbaresco DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 28 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina
What does La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Gallina cru in Neive, a polished, modern single-vineyard Barbaresco bearing La Spinetta's rhinoceros label.
When should I drink La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina?
Drink 8 to 28 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina?
Roast guinea fowl is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with ragu and Aged Castelmagno. Delicate game suits the perfumed Nebbiolo.
What grapes are in La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG.