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Score 96/100 · Drink 2001-2019, Robert Parker, Jun 2001

The magnificent 1997 Barbaresco-La Spinetta Vigneto Gallina comes from a steep hillside vineyard just outside the village of Neive, even though it is part of the Treiso commune. A deep plum color is accompanied by a huge, complex, leather, soy, allspice, cherry liqueur, and smoky-scented bouquet. This full-bodied, impressively-endowed, layered, ravishing Barbaresco can be drunk now or cellared for 15-18 years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

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94
94/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

93
93/100

Robert Parker

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 1999-2009, Robert Parker, Aug 1999

The 1997 Barbera Gallina (93) is an explosive blackberry-scented wine that is all glycerin, fruit, and alcohol. Only 5,000 bottles were produced, but it is one of the most decadently rich Barberas I have ever tasted. It should drink well for a decade. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Robert Parker

The 1997 Barbera Gallina (93) is an explosive blackberry-scented wine that is all glycerin, fruit, and alcohol. Only 5,000 bottles were produced, but it is one of the most decadently rich Barberas I have ever tasted. It should drink well for a decade. ||A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411|| Wine Advocate.August, 1999

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La Spinetta
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Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

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Dry

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