Red

Galina

By San Biagio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

San Biagio Galina

Limited-production Barolo from the small Galina designation in La Morra, made from the rare Michet sub-variety of Nebbiolo.

Tasting notes

Intense, brilliant ruby red. Jam and fruit in syrup blended with licorice, toasted chocolate and caramel, violet and rose, balsamic herbs, resin and lacquer; goudron, undergrowth, tobacco and leather in older wines. Harmonious, enveloping palate with silky structure, black berry jam and chocolate powder.

Pairs well with

Hot and cold starters, savoury pies, first courses, duck and guinea fowl, medium and long-aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo (Michet, a rare sub-variety)
Cru / vineyard
Galina
Production area
Galina, La Morra (continuation of the Bricco Chiesa sub-area)
Soil
Fossil Sant'Agata marl
Exposure
South-East
Harvest
Mid-October, by hand
Vineyard planting
Planted 2011; average altitude 290 m
Vinification
Cold static maceration for 24 hours, fermentation at 26 °C with frequent punching down for about 20 days, then a month of maceration with the cap submerged. About two and a half years in oak (first 18 months in second- and third-passage barrels, then a year in small Slavonian barrels), then a year in bottle.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C; balloon glass; ages 10-20 years

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