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Gallina

2004 Barbaresco Red Blend

The Piero Busso Gallina is an exquisite red blend hailing from the prestigious Barbaresco region, celebrated for its rich winemaking heritage. This vintage from 2004 showcases a deep crimson hue that invites you in with its vibrant appearance. On the palate, the wine exhibits a full-bodied character, delivering a symphony of flavors that includes ripe dark cherries, plums, and subtle hints of tobacco and spice. It possesses a notable acidity that keeps the wine lively and refreshing, making it exceptionally food-friendly. The tannins are firm yet approachable, adding structure while ensuring a silky mouthfeel. This red blend is bone-dry, allowing the fruit's true essence to shine through, making it a delightful pairing for hearty dishes or a cozy evening by the fire. The Piero Busso Gallina epitomizes the elegance and complexity that Barbaresco wines are renowned for, truly a treasure to savor.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Italy
Italy

While France takes the crown for the most famous wines styles and grape varieties, Italy is where wine was first perfected. The ancient Greeks called it Oenotria—"land of the vines"—and the Roman Empire advanced grape growing and winemaking to a level of quality we still enjoy today. But behind Italy's best-known wines, such as Chianti, Barolo and prosecco, there's an almost endless diversity of delights awaiting the intrepid explorer. The key to understanding Italian wine is regionality and (of course) food. From the aromatic and sparkling whites of the north to Sicily's rich and spicy reds, Italy offers wine lovers a lifetime of gastronomic treats.

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