Galina

Galina sits south of the La Morra hill within the commune of La Morra, one of the most celebrated townships in the Barolo DOCG. At just 0.8 hectares, it is among the smallest officially recognized MGAs in the appellation. The vineyard faces south and sits at 280-300 meters above sea level, a positioning that delivers reliable sun exposure through the long Nebbiolo growing season. The continental climate is moderated by the influence of the Tanaro River and its tributaries, softening temperature extremes and supporting even, gradual ripening through to the mid-to-late October harvest.

• Commune: La Morra, Barolo DOCG
• South-facing aspect at 280-300 meters elevation
• Climate moderated by the Tanaro River system
• Nebbiolo harvested mid-to-late October

The soils at Galina are calcareous-argillaceous in composition, enriched with fine sand and marl. This soil profile is characteristic of the La Morra and Barolo communes, where Tortonian-era deposits of compact, fertile marl and calcareous clay dominate. These soils tend to produce Barolo with aromatic generosity, softer tannins, and earlier accessibility compared to the harder, more austere tannins associated with the sandier, less fertile Helvetian soils found further east in communes like Serralunga d'Alba. The marl content in Galina's soils contributes to the vineyard's signature mineral thread running through the wine.

• Calcareous-argillaceous soils with fine sand and marl
• Tortonian-era geology typical of La Morra
• Soils promote aromatic intensity and softer tannin structure
• Marl content underpins the wine's mineral character

Galina produces Barolo in the classic La Morra idiom: aromatic, elegant, and approachable in structure relative to the more tannic expressions from Serralunga or Castiglione Falletto. The wines show floral notes, red fruit, apricot, and spice on the nose, with mineral characteristics that reflect the marl-rich soils. Tannins are present, as is proper for any serious Barolo, but they are softer and more refined than those from sandstone-dominated sites. The overall impression is one of elegance and aromatic lift rather than brute power, making Galina an appreciated cru among those who favor the perfumed, feminine style of Barolo.

• Floral aromatics including rose and violet typical of La Morra Nebbiolo
• Red fruit and apricot character alongside spice notes
• Softer tannins compared to eastern Barolo communes
• Mineral thread from marl-rich soils adds definition and length

Crissante Alessandria is the noted producer working the Galina MGA. The MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) system was introduced into the Barolo DOCG regulations to allow producers to highlight single-vineyard or geographically distinct sites on labels, offering transparency and traceability to consumers and trade alike. Galina's inclusion in this system reflects its standing as one of La Morra's recognized quality crus. Given its tiny size of 0.8 hectares, production volumes are inherently limited, and wines from this MGA are sought after by collectors and professionals with a particular interest in La Morra's more aromatic, mineral-driven expressions.