Taste Profile
Notes: Blackberry, Blueberry Cherry Licorice, Gingerbread Vanilla, Cocoa
Body: Full
Dryness: Dry
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: Medium
Alcohol (%): 14
Winemaking
Origin: Piedmont (Barolo, Barbaresco & More), Italy
Maker: GAJA
Grape:
Fermentation: Slight Wood
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Serving Recommendations
Decanting: 1 hour
Asian Food Pairing:
Western Food Pairing: Roast lamb leg, grilled steak, portobello mushroom burger
Description
GAJA Darmagi Langhe DOC 2015
GAJA Darmagi has a dense crimson colour in the glass. The nose reveals cherry, blackberry and licorice spice aromas. Well-balanced with a good structure, soft tannins and a fresh acidity. Ripe cherry jam, fresh blueberry and blackberry flavours with notes of vanilla, cocoa and gingerbread spice.
Fun fact: The name Darmagi derives from the Piedmontese expression "what a pity", which was expressed by Angelo Gaja's father when he saw Nebbiolo vines uprooted to plant Cabernet vines.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit for this wine comes from Langhe DOC in the Piedmont wine-growing region. The vineyard has a limestone and clay soil composition.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for 3 weeks. The wine goes through refinement in steel, then ages in large wooden barrels and casks.
Ageing potential: Drink now or cellar until 2040.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
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