The winery
Ugo Lequio
Small winery in Neive (Langhe, Piedmont) specializing in Nebbiolo bottlings such as Barbaresco Gallina; artisanal production that prioritizes careful grape selection and extended maturation.
- Piemonte (Langhe, Neive) · Italia
- Since 1981
- 5 products
The story
The winery came into being in the early 1980s, when Ugo began bringing the first bottles to market after selecting grapes from the historic Gallina hill. Over time the winery has become known for its attention to quality and for an approach that prioritizes time in bottle before release.
Production philosophy
A balance of tradition and innovation: limited production, careful grape selection and patient aging to achieve elegant, long-lived wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Neive, Collina Gallina. The estate selects grapes from the historic 'Cascina Nuova', located on Collina Gallina in the Langhe area of Neive.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Arneis
- Dolcetto
- Moscato
What makes it distinctive
- Barbaresco Gallina DOCG as the flagship wine
- Selected grapes from the historic Cascina Nuova
- Artisanal approach and niche production
- Strong emphasis on the ageing and longevity of the wines.
- Also produces white wines, such as Langhe Arneis.
