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Giacosa Barbaresco DOCG wine — La Ganghija winery — Dionysus
RedBarbarescoDOCG

Giacosa Barbaresco DOCG

by La Ganghija · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBarbarescoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Bottled in1.5 l
La GanghijaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the Giacosa area in the municipality of Treiso. The vineyard lies at 400–420 metres above sea level with a south-western exposure. Its shallow soils are rich in clay and limestone, with dense marl beneath the topsoil. The vines are 65 years old on average.

Vinification

Harvest timing varies according to the weather, but picking usually occurs between 25 September and 15 October. Fermentation lasts two weeks in French oak barrels, followed by two months of maceration.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24 months in French oak barrels, followed by 12 months in the winery’s cellars after bottling.

Tasting profile

Powerful, elegant and complex, with floral and spicy aromas and a well-structured palate.

Serving and pairing

Open the bottle two hours before serving.