Barbaresco

2006 Barbaresco Red Blend

The Gaja Barbaresco is a stunning red blend hailing from the prestigious Barbaresco region, renowned for producing some of Italy's finest wines. This 2006 vintage showcases a beautifully deep red color that captivates the eye. On the palate, it exhibits a full-bodied experience with high acidity, offering a bright and lively character that enhances its overall charm. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of dark fruit flavors that dance gracefully alongside nuanced notes of spice and floral undertones. The well-integrated tannins provide a structured backbone, ensuring this wine can both be enjoyed now and will age gracefully over the years. As a dry wine, it beautifully balances its richness and complexity, making it an exceptional choice for any fine dining occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Spices

Leather

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Barbaresco

Lying to the east of Barolo, Barbaresco's Nebbiolo wines are similarly bold and tannic, yet tend to be softer and more elegant. Red fruit notes dominate—typically summer berries and fragrant cherries—backed by glorious rose, potpourri, and anise fragrances. You also tend to find a lot less of Barolo's "tar" notes in these wines. The DOCG area is smaller than Barolo, with a slightly milder climate and limestone-based soils. All of this makes its wines a bit more approachable at a younger age. Barbaresco wine must age 26 months before release, with at least nine of those months spent in oak. The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

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