GAJA DARMAGI CAB SAUV 2019 750

Planted in 1978 in the heart of Barbaresco village, Darmagi demonstrates the Langhe’s capacity to produce a fine wine from an international variety. Excellent sun exposure with a balance of clay and silt that creates optimal soil drainage.

Wine: It was Giovanni Gaja, Angelo’s father, who involuntarily named this wine, because when Angelo planted Cabernet Sauvignon instead of Nebbiolo, his first comment in Piedmontese dialect was Darmagi! (What a pity!).

Winery: Located in Piedmont in northwestern Italy, the GAJA winery is widely considered to be one of the greatest estates in the world, producing coveted and collectible labels.

Grape Varietals: 

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes:

Sweet cocoa, blackcurrant and blackberries, purple flowers, and sweet licorice. In the mouth it is like biting into a ripe fruit, the sweetness of the fruit is balanced by a longlasting freshness; it is powerful with smooth and subtle tannins.

93 Points - Vinous, Antonio Galloni, October 2022. "The 2019 Darmagi shows the classical austerity of the year in its tightly wound personality. Black cherry, plum, espresso and grilled herbs are some of the many aromas and flavors that emerge from this super-expressive, inviting Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2019 is terrific."