Gaja, Dagromis, Barolo 2019

€120.00

This wine combines two legendary names: the most-celebrated wine maker in Italian history and the most-revered wine producing village in Italy.

A wine that encourages the use of multiple superlatives in descriptions, this is truly profound stuff. At once compelling and inviting, yet austere and structured, it is velvety smooth, dark and complex with flavours of crushed rose petals, licorice, cedar wood and floral notes with balsamic vinegar and orange peel. To say that this is complex is a complete understatement. It is the quintessential version of the Italian "Vino di Meditazione".

Taken from Gaja's prime plots in both Serralunga and La Morra communes in Barolo, this wine is made from grapes that are grown with almost zero interference, no pesticides and excellent exposure to sunshine and wind to keep pests and viruses at bay in the most natural manner possible.

Fermented in stainless temperature-controlled steel tanks with a lengthy maceration on the skins, there is concerted effort to retain flavour authenticity and the floral aromatics of the Nebbiolo before the wine goes into ageing. This is carried out in barriques for 12 months and then large oak vats for 18 months and then settling in bottle for six months and more before release.

This comes direct from the winery and will probably live for many decades to come unless you have the temptation resistance of, well, one of us.

Angelo Gaja is widely considered to be the best winemaker that Italy has ever produced and is certainly one of the best living in the world today. This, then is actually one of the best wines available today - you're not a bystander here, you are part of the history of fine wine. Enjoy alone or with the very best company or a very fine dinner. Possibly both.

Region: Piemonte

Country: Italy

Grape(s): Nebbiolo

Style: Svelte, Structured, Smooth, Silky, Rich, Medium Full, Meditation, Intense, Iconic, Elegant, Complex, Balanced

Best food matches: Roasts, Pasta, Grills, Game, Fine Dining, Cheeses, Charcuterie

Alcohol: 14%

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When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.