2019 San Biagio "Galina" Barolo, Italy
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Galina grows in Galina – La Morra – a continuation of the Bricco Chiesa sub-area. The area faces South-East and descends towards Roggeri. It has a hilly, basin-like conformation, which provides prolonged daily exposure to the sun. Grapes are processed with delicate destemming with light crushing and cold static maceration for 1 day is followed by alcoholic fermentation at 24°C for 20 days with frequent punching down. There is a subsequent splinting of the cap for a further maceration of a month. During this time the wine acquires volume by expanding the spicy and fruit sensations thanks to the important natural lysis of the yeasts. The wine then ages in oak for about two and a half years. The first 18 months are spent in second and third passage casks. For the final year, the wine rests in medium-small sized Slavonian casks. After bottles, the wine rests for 1 year. During this time the sweet floral and fruity notes blend with the more severe spicy and toasted ones. The more complex balsamic and ethereal timbres of licorice and goudron appear in this generous Barolo Galina.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The San Biago winemaking tradition is truly a family affair that dates back 5 generations and begins in 1923 with their first bottling under their own name. Building on a strong foundation from their father Giovanni Roggero and his father, Giacomo. The Roggero siblings today run the estate with organic practices. Gianluca oversees the winemaking and cellar, his brother Davide manages the vineyards, and their sister, Tiziana, runs the business of the winery and estate. Their winemaking goal is not to create a wine, but to work solely with the aim of preserving and enhancing the peculiarities of each area and vintage. Only using estate fruit from their 22 hectares, they have 12 hectares in six deferent MGAs, designated “cru” areas, and make small amounts of each cuvee that highlights specific areas. Their low-impact agriculture cultivates grass and native vegetation in the rows without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Gianluca also is a beekeeper with hives on the property to enhance biodiversity. They are one of a select few producers growing and producing Pelaverga Verduno DOC wine.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Galina grows in Galina – La Morra – a continuation of the Bricco Chiesa sub-area. The area faces South-East and descends towards Roggeri. It has a hilly, basin-like conformation, which provides prolonged daily exposure to the sun. Grapes are processed with delicate destemming with light crushing and cold static maceration for 1 day is followed by alcoholic fermentation at 24°C for 20 days with frequent punching down. There is a subsequent splinting of the cap for a further maceration of a month. During this time the wine acquires volume by expanding the spicy and fruit sensations thanks to the important natural lysis of the yeasts. The wine then ages in oak for about two and a half years. The first 18 months are spent in second and third passage casks. For the final year, the wine rests in medium-small sized Slavonian casks. After bottles, the wine rests for 1 year. During this time the sweet floral and fruity notes blend with the more severe spicy and toasted ones. The more complex balsamic and ethereal timbres of licorice and goudron appear in this generous Barolo Galina.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The San Biago winemaking tradition is truly a family affair that dates back 5 generations and begins in 1923 with their first bottling under their own name. Building on a strong foundation from their father Giovanni Roggero and his father, Giacomo. The Roggero siblings today run the estate with organic practices. Gianluca oversees the winemaking and cellar, his brother Davide manages the vineyards, and their sister, Tiziana, runs the business of the winery and estate. Their winemaking goal is not to create a wine, but to work solely with the aim of preserving and enhancing the peculiarities of each area and vintage. Only using estate fruit from their 22 hectares, they have 12 hectares in six deferent MGAs, designated “cru” areas, and make small amounts of each cuvee that highlights specific areas. Their low-impact agriculture cultivates grass and native vegetation in the rows without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Gianluca also is a beekeeper with hives on the property to enhance biodiversity. They are one of a select few producers growing and producing Pelaverga Verduno DOC wine.
