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La Ganghija Barbaresco Giacosa, Piedmont, Italy 2020

La Ganghija Giacosa Barbaresco

Alcohol: 14.5% Red from Italy, Piedmont Year: 2020

From Giacosa vineyards averaging 65 years in age, this bottle of Barbaresco boasts a complex structure with notes of wild berries, cherries, subtle spices, and a hint of roses. It culminates in a beautiful, long, and elegant finish.

Grapes

Nebbiolo

Mouthfeel

3/5
Body
4/5
Dry
4/5
Acidity
3/5
Tannins
$90.00 SGD
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La Ganghija was founded by passionate young winemaker Enzo Rapalino in 2004, driven by his desire to celebrate the wines of his native region. This family-owned and operated winery benefits from the dedicated support of Enzo's wife Milena, his parents, and his brother. With 22 hectares of vineyards, La Ganghija maintains a hands-on approach that imbues their wines with a distinctive character. The age of the vines are between 30-65 years.

Committed to sustainable farming practices, La Ganghija fosters rich biodiversity within their vineyards. Despite its relatively young age and modest scale, the winery has garnered impressive accolades, including a notable 94-point rating from Wine Enthusiast.

Vineyard

Located in the “Giacosa” denomination area (Cru) in the soud-west exposure at 400-420 metres above sea level

Fermentation

Hand-harvested. Fermented for 2 weeks in French oak barrels then a further 2 months maceration

Maturation

24 months in French oak barrels then 12 months in bottle prior to release

Alcohol

14.5%

Serving temperature

18°C

Decanting

No decanting needed