# Galina (San Biagio)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [San Biagio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/san-biagio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/san-biagio-galina).

- **Producer:** San Biagio
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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