Podere Gagliassi Barolo Cru Badarina 2021
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol Percentage: 15%
Viticulture: Organic Farming
Climate: Continental climate with warm, sunlit summer days, cool autumn nights, and fog-covered valleys (nebbia) during late harvest.
Terroir: Prestigious MGA Badarina single vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba (~380–420 meters elevation); south/south-east exposure on deep Formazione di Lequio soils composed of compact blue marl, clay, and compact limestone layers rich in minerals.
Ageing: Hand-picked old vines; gentle long maceration on the skins (30–45 days submerged cap); aged for 24 to 30 months in large neutral Slavonian and French oak casks (botti grandi), followed by at least 12 months of refinement in bottle prior to release
Color: Clear garnet red with luminous orange-brick rim highlights
Nose: Intensely fragrant, complex, and noble; layered aromas of dried red rose petals, sour cherries, dark wild berries, licorice root, tar, truffle, tobacco leaf, and subtle crushed iron-limestone minerals.
Palate: Full-bodied, powerful, and deeply structured; dominated by Serralunga’s hallmark firm, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant, laser-focused backbone of acidity; vibrant sour cherry and blood orange fruit core evolving into a savory, earthy, incredibly long and persistent mineral finish.
About the Winery:
Podere Gagliassi is an organic, family-owned winery located in the heart of the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy. Founded by Giacomo and his family, the estate blends centuries-old winemaking traditions with a modern commitment to 100% certified organic agriculture.
The winery spans 20 hectares in a unique plot of land, featuring vineyards in Badarina, the renowned cru of Serralunga d’Alba which borders the famous Francia and Arione crus. Without the use of synthetic chemicals or herbicides, they focus on showcasing the pure expression of the local terroir through flagship Langhe wines, most notably their Barolo Badarina.