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This is one of Italy's great red wines and the historic flagship of the Gaja family. Produced from Nebbiolo grapes, the wine takes its name from the village of its origin. GAJA Barbaresco has been in production since the winery's founding in 1859.



Garnet.


The nose is almost sensual in its complexity, with aromas of forest fruits, plums, licorice, mineral and coffee scents.


Long, complex finish with fine, silk-like tannins and good acidity; dense structure, full of super-ripe fruit.


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Item:
Barbaresco DOCG

Grape Variety/Varieties:
100% Nebbiolo

Alcohol Level:
14.5%

Length/Type of Fermentation:
Fermentation with the skins occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 78º-85º for three weeks.

Fermentation Temperature:
78º-85ºF

Length/Type of Aging:
12 months of barrique aging; 12 months of aging in large oak casks.


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