2007 Barbera d'Alba Gallina
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The 2007 Barbera d'Alba Gallina emerges from the glass with a gorgeous array of violets, tar, smoke, minerals, plums and spices. This is a beautifully delineated Barbera with gorgeous freshness and clarity that carries through to the refined finish. Some of the weight of past vintages seems missing as the 2007 is built more on finesse rather than sheer power alone. The wine continues to grow in the glass, revealing plenty of minerality and a long, pure finish. It is a terrific effort from La Spinetta. The Gallina spent 16-18 months in French oak prior to being bottled.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2007 Barbera d’Alba Gallina emerges from the glass with a gorgeous array of violets, tar, smoke, minerals, plums and spices. This is a beautifully delineated Barbera with gorgeous freshness and clarity that carries through to the refined finish. Some of the weight of past vintages seems missing as the 2007 is built more on finesse rather than sheer power alone. The wine continues to grow in the glass, revealing plenty of minerality and a long, pure finish. It is a terrific effort from La Spinetta. The Gallina spent 16-18 months in French oak prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017. This is a highly successful set of new releases from La Spinetta. The wines show great balance and class across the board. Importers: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021 and Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY (516) 677-9300
Serious, brooding nose hints at blackberry. Then round, broad and rich in the mouth, almost voluptuous, with great sex appeal to its sweet currant and black cherry flavors. There's adequate acidity here, but this big boy has a higher pH than the Asti wines in 2007. Almost too easy today and not showing quite the complexity of the Bionzo. But this can be enjoyed now with food.