Wines Barbaresco Roagna - Gallina - 2017

Roagna’s Barbaresco Gallina 2017 is a remarkable red wine hailing from one of Piedmont’s most storied crus. Made exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape, this wine reflects the finesse and depth for which Roagna is acclaimed. The 2017 vintage was marked by a warm and dry growing season, resulting in grapes of excellent ripeness and concentration. The Gallina vineyard, noted for its calcareous-marl soils and ideal south-facing slopes, imparts a distinctive elegance and minerality to the wine. Traditional vinification methods, including extended maceration and gentle ageing in large oak casks, preserve the Nebbiolo’s aromatics and structure while allowing the wine to express its terroir authentically.

The Piedmont region, nestled in the northwest of Italy, is world-renowned for its mists, rolling hills, and exceptional red wines. Barbaresco sits just northeast of Alba, on soils unique for their limestone and blue marl composition, lending the wines both vitality and complexity. The area’s continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers tempered by autumn fog, provides perfect conditions for Nebbiolo to thrive. Barbaresco’s history is interwoven with the evolution of Italian fine wine, and producers like Roagna have played a significant role in preserving and elevating traditional methods.

Pair Roagna Barbaresco Gallina 2017 with tender veal in a classic “Brasato al Barbaresco,” or with savoury wild mushroom risotto. The wine’s aromatic lift and firm but graceful tannins make it an excellent match for truffle-infused pasta, game birds such as quail, or simply a selection of aged Piedmontese cheeses like Castelmagno or Robiola.

For an optimal tasting experience, decant the wine an hour before serving to help its layered bouquet open fully. Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C to enhance its delicate perfume of rose, cherry, wild herbs, and earthy undertones, as well as its refined, lingering finish. Patience will reward those who cellar it further, but it already possesses a harmony perfect for sophisticated drinking today.