Ugo Lequio Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Gallina 2019

Ugo Lequio Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Gallina 2019 is a characterful red from one of Barbera’s most admired hillsides in the Barbaresco zone. Sourced from carefully selected Barbera grapes in the Gallina vineyard in Neive, it offers the generous fruit and depth that have made this site so sought-after. This is a Barbera d’Alba with real pedigree: concentrated, structured and crafted to express both the grape and the terroir at a high level.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 Vigna Gallina shows a deep, vibrant ruby core with purple highlights, signaling both intensity and freshness. The nose opens with ripe black cherry and wild berry compote, followed by notes of plum, violet, sweet spices and a hint of licorice and cocoa from time in wood. On the palate, this Barbera is full-bodied yet beautifully lifted, with Barbera’s hallmark acidity cutting through the rich, dark fruit. Juicy black cherry, blackberry and red currant are layered with subtle tobacco, spice and a touch of earth, giving a long and savory finish. The tannins are polished and fine, providing structure without harshness. While already approachable and expressive now, the balance of fruit, acidity and structure suggests that it can develop further complexity over the next 5–8 years if cellared well.

Production
The Barbera for this wine comes from the Gallina vineyard in Neive, a hillside in Piedmont known for its calcareous clay and sandy soils that give wines both depth and elegance. The combination of good elevation, excellent sun exposure and cool night temperatures allows the grapes to ripen fully while preserving their natural acidity. Grapes are carefully selected at harvest, with low yields to concentrate flavor, and picked by hand to ensure only the best clusters make it to the winery. Fermentation typically takes place in temperature-controlled tanks to preserve aromatic purity, followed by maturation in oak, allowing the wine to gain complexity, soften its tannins and integrate its lively acidity into a harmonious whole.

Food & Serving
This Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a superb match for rich Piedmontese dishes such as tajarin with ragù, braised beef, veal shank, or oven-roasted lamb. It also works beautifully with mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, charcuterie, and dishes featuring truffle or roasted root vegetables. Serve at 16–18°C (about 60–64°F) to highlight both freshness and depth. A short decant of 30–45 minutes helps the aromatics open up and allows the texture to become even more refined.

Producer
Ugo Lequio is a respected, quality-driven producer based in Neive, in the heart of Piedmont’s Langhe hills, an area best known for Barbaresco and high-quality Barbera. Working with carefully selected parcels such as the historic Gallina vineyard, the estate focuses on expressing classic regional character through traditional methods and attentive vineyard work. Over the years, Ugo Lequio has earned a solid reputation among enthusiasts for wines that combine authenticity, terroir expression and ageworthy structure, making the label a reliable reference point for Piedmont reds.

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