Gaja Darmagi Langhe DOP (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2021
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Country
Italy
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Region
Piedmont
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Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Farming Method
ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More
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ABV
14%
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Food Pairing
PastaBeefGame
The Gaja winery is synonomous with excellence and innovation in the world of fine wines. The winery was established in Barbaresco, in the Langhe region of Piemonte in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja and has grown from a humble family venture to an internationally acclaimed estate and recognizable brand. Gaja’s wines and reputation has contributed to the popularity and success of other producers from this part of Italy.
Gaja’s roots are in the Langhe region, where they cultivate about 250 acres of vineyards the districts of Barbaresco and Barolo. In the 1994, the Gaja family expanded its winemaking footprint by acquiring the Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Tuscany’s Montalcino area to craft Brunello. Shortly thereafter they ventured into the southern Tuscan Maremma and founded Ca’Marcanda, in Bolgheri where the 150 acres are planted to a diverse range of international grape varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah.
Gaja is commitment to quality, tradition, and continuous innovation.
Method
Darmagi is a single vineyard situated in the municipality of Barbaresco planted to the first post-phylloxera Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Piedmont. The Cabernet Sauvignon was planted in 1978 and the first wine from these vines was released in 1982. The vineyard faces south, covers a surface of 2.8 hectares and has average altitude of 280 meters above the sea level. The juice is fermentated and aged in stainless steel tanks and barrels.
Giovanni Gaja, Angelo Gaja’s father, involuntarily named this wine when he exclaimed, “Darmagi! ” which means, “What a pity!” when we found out that the international grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, was planted instead of the local Nebbiolo. Thankfully not all Nebbiolo was replaced by Cabernet Sauvignon (it is still very much THE main grape in these parts) and thankfully this innovative wine made from Cab turned out really well!
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