Darmagi Gaja Magnum 1996

Darmagi Gaja Magnum 1996

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  • Vinous rating 94
  • Robert Parker rating 90
Darmagi Gaja Magnum 1996
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HED02403

150 cl

13.5%
£460.00
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Darmagi Gaja 1996 is a red wine from Barbaresco in Piedmont, produced from a single vineyard planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1978. The cool growing season yielded fruit of firm structure and moderate ripeness, translating into aromas of blackcurrant, cedar and tobacco with a faint mint edge. The palate is linear and focused, the tannins finely grained yet still present, supported by lively acidity that enhances the wine’s definition. Subtle oak influence adds polish without overt sweetness. In magnum, development has been gradual, preserving freshness and aromatic clarity while allowing tertiary complexity to emerge.
94 Vinous
Gaja's 1996 Darmagi is terrific. In fact, the 1996 is one of the best vintages of Darmagi I can remember tasting. Varietally expressive, with tons of Cabernet Sauvignon character, the 1996 makes a very strong case for itself, something that isn't always true. A host of mocha, plum, lavender and spice notes flesh out in this super-expressive, intense Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1996 is simply striking in every way.Antonio Galloni1st October 2017

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The Gaja Winery was founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja and has been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family. One of Italy’s most renowned and dynamic wineries, Gaja first established its world-class reputation with the powerful reds it produced in the region of Piemonte in Northwestern Italy.

A key figure was Angelo Gaja, who took over the running of the estate in 1970 and sought to showcase the best that the Nebbiolo grape could produce with stellar Barolo and Barbaresco wines. The estate produces unique white wines too, such as the marvellous single varietal Sauvignon Blanc, Alteni di Brassica.

Gaja is also a leading name in Tuscany, having diversified into the production of Brunello and Super Tuscan wines. The Gaja family have owned the Pieve Santa Restituta estate since 1994 from which they produce two single-vineyard Brunello di Montalcino wines, Rennina and Sugarille. In 1996, Angelo Gaja purchased the Ca’Marcanda estate in Bolgheri.

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