Cabernet Sauvignon DOC 2012 - Darmagi - Gaja Bottle of Italy

Cabernet Sauvignon DOP Langhe - Darmagi - Gaja 2021

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Format: 75 cl

-18%

336,72 €

Recommended price: 412,16 €

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Technical information

Producer	Gaja
Name	Langhe DOP
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2021
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Forest fruits, spices, herbal notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, aging in wood
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Langhe
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	12-18 months
Type of cask	French oak barrique
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5-7 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

Darmagi is a single vineyard, the first post-prephylloxera Cabernet planted in Piedmont, whose name derives from the Piedmontese dialect and means "what a shame"; this word was pronounced by Giovanni Gaja when he realized that he had inadvertently planted Cabernet Sauvignon instead of Nebbiolo. The grapes are fermented and macerated for about 3 weeks and then aged in wood for 24 months.

On the nose it shows a varied and well-defined bouquet with floral hints of violet and spicy notes of paprika, cassis fruit and licorice. In the glass it pours with an intense and dark ruby red color; a sip of notable structure, refined and complex at the same time, and characterized by a fine tannic texture.

Excellent wine to be savored in combination with first courses with tasty sauces, mature cheeses, game, roasts, grilled and stewed meat. A drink for true connoisseurs and enthusiasts of oenological excellence.

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Technical information

PRODUCER
Gaya

YEAR
2020

NATION
Italy

FORMAT
0.75L

TYPE
Red Stop

GRADATION
14%

GRAPE VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

TEMP MIN
18 °C

NAME
DOP

TEMP MAX
20 °C

REGION
Piedmont

COMBINATION
Meat - Cheese

PRODUCTION AREA
Barbaresco

How to serve

Glass:

Large calyx

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Serve at:

18-20°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it 15-20 years

Production Area

Piedmont

At the Canteen: Gaja

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The winery

Gaja – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Gaja.

Historic winery from Barbaresco (Piedmont), renowned for its Nebbiolo crus and for the winemaking innovation promoted by the Gaja family.

Region: Piemonte

Country: Italia

Founded: 1859

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Carricante

Founded in the 19th century and based in Barbaresco. A pioneer in single-vineyard winemaking in Barbaresco. A diversified portfolio that includes Barbaresco, Barolo, Brunello, Bolgheri and the IDDA project on Etna. Production of notable white wines in the area, such as Gaia & Rey, Rossj-Bass and Alteni di Brassica. Longstanding commitment to innovation: direct vineyard management, selective use of barrels, and experimentation with international grape varieties.

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Winery history

The Gaja family has been present in the Langhe since the second half of the 19th century; the estate, established in the community of Barbaresco, became internationally renowned thanks to its modernization choices and the bottling of wines from individual vineyards. In the 1960s and 1970s Angelo Gaja introduced single-vineyard labels and experimented with techniques and grape varieties new to the area. Over time the estate has expanded beyond the heart of the Langhe with investments and holdings in other Italian regions.

Production philosophy

Pursuit of quality through the enhancement of individual crus, direct management of the grapes, technical improvements in the vineyard and winery, and a focus on balancing tradition and experimentation.

Terroir and vineyards

Headquarters and historic vineyards in the Langhe, in the municipality of Barbaresco; the portfolio also includes estates and projects outside the region.

Awards and recognitions

Broad international recognition: Gaja wines consistently attract attention and high scores from critics and specialist guides, and regularly appear in prestigious auctions and collections.