COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Gaja
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gaja Barbaresco 2011 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by the historic Gaja winery, founded in 1859, this wine represents a distinguished expression of its terroir. The 2011 vintage, noted for being warmer and precocious, yielded a wine characterized by its finesse and focus. Gaja's long-standing commitment to quality and Angelo Gaja's influence have made the winery a globally recognized name in Italian wine.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€275
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gaja sources grapes from 14 different vineyards for its standard Barbaresco.
Fact 02
The 2011 vintage was a warmer, precocious year in Piedmont.
Fact 03
Angelo Gaja is a pivotal figure in modern Piedmontese wine history.
Fact 04
Barbaresco DOCG is one of Italy's most prestigious wine appellations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gaja Barbaresco 2011 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an extensive aging regimen: 12 months in barrique followed by 12 months in large oak barrels. This is complemented by a further 12 months of bottle aging before the wine is released. The 2011 vintage was characterized by warmer conditions, leading to an earlier harvest and contributing to the wine's specific profile.
