Gallina De Piel Wines

La Spinetta

Gallina Barbera d'Alba 2000

Ming L
9.5

Never tasted this bottling before, I just hoped for a decent showing. Instead, it completely reshaped my view of Barbera.

Deep opaque garnet with a slight tawny rim. The nose is captivating with blackberry jam, fig, cedar, dry pine cone, worn leather, clove, and a hint of truffle. Seamless palate - full body with vibrant
acidity, supple tannins that still have firm grip, and a velvety texture. Long, elegant finish. Still has 5–8 graceful years ahead. By far the best Barbera I’ve tasted.

In Rhino I trust.
— 4 months ago

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Castello di Neive

Gallina Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Very light color. Black cherries. Licorice. — 2 years ago

La Spinetta

Vürsù Vigneto Valeirano Riserva Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

This has more edge than the Gallina, but kept opening up so beautifully. Started leather and herbaceous, finished ripe fruits and vanilla — 3 years ago

Christine T

Christine T

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Oddero

Gallina Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

Tomato, strawberry, thyme, tarragon, dusty minerality, cherry blossom, rose, lavender. Zesty acidity and very soft fine grained tannins. Elegant.🌹 — 2 years ago

Bodegas Muga

Rioja Tempranillo Rosé Blend 2020

Vino de color rosa pálido.
En nariz muy aromas de fruta de hueso (melocotón, albaricoque), cítricos (piel de mandarina), fruta roja fresca
En boca es equilibrado, fresco, con buena acidez y con un final largo en boca.
Maridaje
Ideal para acompañar marisco, pasta, arroces y ensaladas.
— 4 years ago

Roagna

La Pira Barolo Nebbiolo 2017

More muscular than the Gallina (rightfully so!), but in no way lacking finesse. Concentrated with assertive tannins, yet so lithe and pure. On the nose, roses, incense, cherries, strawberries, eucalyptus, juniper, leather, and a touch of tar. With air, the fruits came to the forefront, popping out with such clarity. On the palate, the young Barolo tannins did seem to dominate, but under it was a really fine red fruit character that gave it such a lovely drinkability. Some minerality in the lengthy finish, though not quite as palpable as on the Gallina. WOTN for all on the table. Compared to the Gallina, I can’t quite say one was better than the other - just different Roagna interpretations of Nebbiolo. — a year ago

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Gallina de Piel Wines

Ikigall A Wine Worth Living Xarel.lo Blend 2022

Notes of green pear and crisp green apple. A bit thin, so won't hold up to heavy food, but okay by itself. — 2 years ago

Cantina del Pino

Gallina Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2017

Amazing. Light but with body and flavor — 4 years ago

John Brunner
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