Borgo Maragliano Federico Galliano Brut Nature 2017

Borgo Maragliano Federico Galliano Brut Nature 2017 is a finely crafted Italian sparkling wine that puts Riesling center stage in an unexpected setting: the rolling hills of Piemonte. Bone-dry and precision-driven, it offers a refreshing alternative to more opulent sparkling styles, with a focus on purity, tension, and minerality. Named in homage to the Galliano family heritage, this cuvée reflects Borgo Maragliano’s dedication to Metodo Classico and its quest to express the local terroir through an international grape.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Brut Nature shows a bright, pale straw color with subtle green reflections and an energetic, fine mousse. The nose is taut and lifted, with aromas of green apple, lime zest, white peach, and crisp pear layered over notes of white flowers, crushed stone, and a faint hint of brioche from extended lees contact. On the palate, the wine is dry and razor-clean, with Riesling’s hallmark acidity giving an electric, linear structure. Citrus and orchard fruit lead, followed by nuances of wet slate, herbs, and a mouthwatering saline edge that lingers on the finish. The absence of dosage enhances its clarity and precision, making the texture feel both chiselled and refined. 2017 offers enough substance to drink beautifully now, but the wine’s structure and acidity suggest it can comfortably develop for another 3–5 years, gaining more complexity and gentle toastiness with time.

Production
Borgo Maragliano is based in the hills of Piemonte, where elevated vineyards and significant diurnal shifts help Riesling retain its aromatic intensity and firm acidity—ideal conditions for a Metodo Classico sparkling wine. The grapes are typically harvested by hand to preserve freshness and allow careful selection in the vineyard. After gentle pressing and a cool, controlled primary fermentation in stainless steel, the base wine is assembled and undergoes its second fermentation in bottle following the traditional method. The wine is then matured on the lees for an extended period to build texture and fine mousse, and as a Brut Nature, it is disgorged without dosage, allowing the terroir and varietal character of Riesling to remain front and center.

Food & Serving
This Brut Nature is an excellent partner for oysters, crudo, sashimi, and delicate seafood dishes where its acidity and minerality can truly shine. It also works beautifully with goat cheese, lightly fried appetizers, vegetable tempura, and citrus-dressed salads, and can cut through the richness of creamy fish preparations or soft-rind cheeses. Serve well-chilled at around 6–8°C (43–46°F) to accentuate its precision and freshness. A brief 5–10 minutes in the glass after pouring—or a very short, gentle aeration in a carafe—can help open up the aromatics without diminishing the wine’s fine bead.

Producer
Borgo Maragliano is a family-run estate in Piemonte that has built its reputation on high-quality sparkling wines crafted using the traditional Metodo Classico. Working among the region’s hills at higher elevations, the estate focuses on varieties that excel in cool, ventilated sites and express a clear sense of place. Over the years, Borgo Maragliano has become a respected name in the local sparkling wine scene, known for meticulous vineyard work and a commitment to low-yield, high-character wines. Their bottlings, including this distinctive Riesling Brut Nature, highlight the estate’s role in pushing Piemonte’s sparkling category beyond the familiar and showcasing the region’s potential for elegant, terroir-driven bubbles.

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