Barberesco Gallina

This renowned 1.3-hectare site at 220-240 meters features Sant'Agata marls unusually rich in clay for Neive. The 40+ year old vines face southwest toward the Tanaro River in a notably windy microclimate. Fermentation occurs in wooden vats (1,000-2,500 litres) with 40-45 days submerged cap maceration, ageing two years in Slavonian oak. Interestingly, the 2019 vintage required 26 months of ageing due to exceptional concentration.