# Galizja (Il Chiosso)

> Red, Gattinara DOCG by [Il Chiosso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/il-chiosso.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/il-chiosso-galizja).

- **Producer:** Il Chiosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Gattinara DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Galizja
- **Production area:** Gattinara, Galizja vineyard
- **Soil:** Acid soil composed almost entirely of porphyry of ancient volcanic origin.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A single vineyard Gattinara from the Galizja cru. The dragon on the label recalls Homer's description of the animal as a good omen for those who drink it.

## Tasting notes

Colour: intense ruby red, tending to garnet. Taste: mineral, dry, elegant and of great complexity. Bouquet: noble, wide and elegant, with distinct mineral notes.