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Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Gallina 2018

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Of Cantina del Pino's cru bottling's, the Gallina is the most dense and powerful. Built to age for long term, but with decanting it is open and accessible also because the 2018 Vintage elegance.

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Renato Vacca was born and raised in Barbaresco. His familyโ€™s history there goes back generations. The estate was originally purchased by Renato's great-grandfather in the 1920โ€™s from the son of Domizio Cavazza, the father of Barbaresco. For most of its history the family estate sold the majority of their grapes to Produttori del Barbaresco, the local cooperative where Renato's father, Adriano was a founding member. In 1987, Renato convinced his father to start producing their own wines.

All that personal and generational knowledge made Renato one of the most experienced growers in Barbaresco and he knew its sites and soils intimately. Vineyards at Cantina del Pino are lovingly tended to without the use of harsh chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. In the winery, Renato guided his wines with a soft touch and while a traditionalist in many respects he was not afraid to put his own stamp, such as the inclusion of a small percentage of whole clusters. The wines are powerful and intense yet elegant and supremely refined.

Renatoโ€™s wife Franca and his father Adriano, who still directs viticulture at the estate, along with his cousin Aldo Vacca at Produttori are now continuing the work that Renato began.

Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 95+
"This is my favorite bottle among this group of new releases from Cantina del Pino. The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina offers a beautiful blend of fruity aromas, floral intensity and salty mineral definition. The bouquet transitions from tart cherry to lavender to crushed oyster shell. It closes with more red fruit and cassis as the wine opens in the glass. This is one of the best Barbaresco tasted in this report. I can't wait to see where it goes 10 years from now." -Monica Larner

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Elegant , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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