2017 Roagna - Barbaresco Gallina

Aged in massive Slavonian oak botte for thirty-six months before release, the 2017 Roagna Barbaresco Gallina delivers the pronounced concentration and savory complexity that define Giorgio Roagna’s northern Piedmont holdings.

Sourced exclusively from the Gallina cru overlooking Treiso, this 100% Nebbiolo reflects a warm, dry growing season that pushed phenolic ripeness without sacrificing the region’s essential acidity.

Roagna’s time-honored vinification—spanning extended skin contact, whole-cluster fermentation, and minimal intervention from the vineyard to the bottle—preserves the grape’s natural structure and aromatic depth. The resulting profile balances sun-dried dark cherry, crushed violet, pipe tobacco, and iron-rich earth against a framework of tightly woven, velvety tannins. Expect strong cellaring potential, with peak integration typically arriving after five to ten years in proper storage.

Pair this structured red with traditional Piemontese preparations such as slow-braised veal shanks, rich wild game ragù, mushroom-and-truffle risotto, or aged Castelmagno cheese. Decant for approximately ninety minutes before serving to allow the nuanced spice and floral layers to fully develop.