Barbaresco Gallina Riserva La Spinetta di G. Rivetti 2005 (1.5L)

95 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Amazing aromas of dried strawberry, leather and cedar. Shaved pencil. Perfumed. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a silky, refined finish. So right now. 1,000 magnums made." 03/15

96 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "asted from magnum, the 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Vigneto Gallina Vürsù will be released in September 2016. This is a spectacular wine that is aging very slowly, especially in this big bottle format. The Gallina vineyard consistently delivers a deeply fruit-forward profile and you definitely recognize that here. Despite its age, this Barbaresco offers a surprisingly fresh bouquet that is complex and nuanced at the same time. The mouthfeel is characterized by crunchy tannins and crisp freshness. Only 1,200 bottles were produced." 06/16

94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Gallina (magnum) has come together beautifully since it was bottled. The tannins have begun to soften, while the flavors are just now beginning to show the first signs of tertiary complexity. Hints of tobacco, new leather, spices and menthol wrap around the fruit-driven finish. (Drink between 2014-2019)" 07/14