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Description of the Gaja Winery
Domaine Gaja, established in 1859 in Barbaresco in Piedmont, Italy, is a legend in the wine world, renowned for its innovative approaches that revolutionized Italian winemaking practices. Gaja is famous for its Barbaresco and Barolo, which are among the most prestigious and sought-after in Italy, representing a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
Description of the Cuvée Barbaresco
The Cuvée Barbaresco de Gaja is a wine that embodies the quintessence of Nebbiolo, an emblematic grape variety of the Piedmont region. This wine is famous for its complex structure, elegant tannins and exceptional aging capacity. Each vintage of Barbaresco de Gaja is a faithful reflection of the unique terroir and climatic conditions of the year.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Barbaresco expresses a rich and nuanced bouquet of red fruits, notably cherries and raspberries, accompanied by floral notes of rose and violet, as well as touches of liquorice, spices and tobacco. The evolution in bottle adds layers of complexity with earthy and truffle aromas emerging over time.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Nebbiolo
- Profile: On the palate, the wine offers a silky texture and great concentration, with robust but refined tannins that perfectly frame the intense flavors. The acidity is very present, contributing to a long and elegant finish.
- Aging Potential: Thanks to its structure and complexity, Barbaresco de Gaja is a wine with extremely high aging potential, often improving and developing increased depth over several decades.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Barbaresco de Gaja is ideal to accompany rich and flavorful dishes such as grilled red meats, game dishes or mature cheeses. It is also superb with truffle dishes, where its complexity can be fully appreciated.
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The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!