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Il Gaggio Barbera Piemonte DOC wine — Natale Verga winery — Dionysus
RedPiemonteDOC

Il Gaggio Barbera Piemonte DOC

by Natale Verga · Abruzzo, Italy

AppellationPiemonteDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Natale VergaAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is grown on the gentle, sunny hills of Veneto.

Vinification

After harvest, the grapes are taken to the winery, sorted and pressed before undergoing traditional alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine is aged before bottling; the vessel and duration are not specified.

Label / history

The Il Gaggio range takes its name from an ancient Roman fortress built during the Byzantine Empire. The fortress still stands and is noted for its orderly interior and carefully planned design. The source also links the name to the Roman regard for wine as a staple food.