Tasted from magnum, the 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Vigneto Gallina Vürsù will be released in September 2016. This is a spectacular wine that is aging very slowly, especially in this big bottle format. The Gallina vineyard consistently delivers a deeply fruit-forward profile and you definitely recognize that here. Despite its age, this Barbaresco offers a surprisingly fresh bouquet that is complex and nuanced at the same time. The mouthfeel is characterized by crunchy tannins and crisp freshness. Only 1,200 bottles were produced.

The 2003 Barbaresco Riserva Gallina represents a clear step up from the normal bottling. This pretty wine reveals open, expressive aromatics and a lovely core of ripe red fruit, with outstanding persistence on the palate and a gorgeous, sweet finish. Made in a feminine style, it is a delicate Barbaresco with a winning personality. The hard tannins of the vintage are evident, but are also very well integrated with the rest of the wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Importer: Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300