Description
Mid slope exposures in Neive underpin the 2018 Roagna Barbaresco Gallina, drawn from old vine Nebbiolo rooted in sandy limestone and marl typical of this section of the Langhe. The site benefits from steady ventilation and pronounced diurnal variation that encourage gradual ripening and support measured development across the blocks. Roagna farms with organic, low input methods that focus on deep rooting, balanced canopy structures, and selective hand harvesting carried out parcel by parcel. Fermentation proceeds with native yeasts in large wooden vats, using extended maceration to maintain structural integrity, then maturation unfolds over several years in neutral botti for slow, transparent evolution. Gallina holds a focused place within Roagna’s single vineyard Barbaresco range, illustrating the estate’s long term commitment to site specificity through meticulous hillside farming and patient, traditional élevage.