Two bottles of La Spinetta Barbaresco Vürsù Vigneto Gallina — 2014 and 2016 — from the first and most celebrated cru acquired by the Rivetti family, the founding wine of La Spinetta’s Barbaresco range. The Gallina vineyard in Neive — acquired in 1995 — sits on south-facing calcareous marl soils at 270 metres altitude, with 55-year-old vines producing only 11,500 bottles per year. Aged 22 months in 100% new medium-toast French oak barriques, bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2014, from a challenging vintage rewarding careful producers, delivers fine tannins, violet, rose and fresh cherry with high acidity and excellent structure — “a mix of black currant and cherry with notes of juniper, eucalyptus and pine, firmly structured.” Rated 91/100. The 2016 — rated 92/100 aggregato, 95/100 Wine Advocate — is described as “supremely elegant and light on its feet — freshly cut flowers, mint, spice and sweet red/purplish berry fruit. Wonderfully supple and racy, capturing every bit of the potential 2016 had to offer.” Best from 2025–2046. Both bottles in perfect condition — intact labels and capsules, top fill level. Stored in a professional temperature-controlled cellar.