Blockbuster Italian Barbaresco Lands
Well, hello. Today we have a blockbuster wine for Italian wine lovers as well as fans of super expressive red wines.
La Ganghija Barbaresco just arrived in the store last week and we couldn't be more thrilled. We aerated and decanted La Ganghija and served it with a thick rib eye steak grilled on the Big Green Egg with olive oil and fresh herbs from the garden (at least the ones the baby rabbits didn't eat). It was oh so ah-mazing.
Located in the "Giacosa", "Bricco di Treiso" and "Giacone" areas of Piedmont, this Barbaresco was fermented in stainless steel tanks before being aged in French and Slavonian oak casks for 24 months followed by 12 months aging in bottle prior to release.
This gorgeous red wine has a complex structure with notes of wild berries, black cherries, and just a hint of licorice and vanilla spice.
La Ganghija is warm and embracing with extraordinary persistence and freshness on the finish. While this wine can easily age for 20-30 years, it's also drinking great right now when aerated and served in large glasses. It's the best of both worlds!
Our recommendation is to purchase a few cases and open one bottle every year to see how it evolves with time. The only trouble is that it's drinking beautifully right now, so good luck with that.
La Ganghija Barbaresco (DOCG) 2016
 "Enzo Rapalino from Treiso triumphed with his 2015 at the Decanter World Wine Awards, and the 2016, which is aged in barriques as well as large casks, is of comparable quality. It's very ripe on the nose but without jamminess, displaying vibrant cherry and raspberry aromas. The attack is fresh and lively, and the mid-palate is concentrated with ripe tannins and acidity. It's animated and zesty, with real flair, energy and length. Should age well, but accessible young. Drinking Window 2020 - 2035." (Decanter Magazine)
Decanter Magazine: 93 points
$52.99/bottle or $508.70/12 pack case ($42.39/bottle). This is a serious wine for Italian wine lovers. Definitely cellar worthy, company worthy, you name it.
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P.S.
Please join us this weekend for our free Weekend Wine Tastings With George summer series.
Friday, June 28, 3-5 p.m.
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Raeburn Rose 2018
"A blend of Pinot Noir, Grenache and Zinfandel, Raeburn winemaker Joe Tapparo carefully selected vineyards to source grapes for the wine. Tapparo crafted the 2018 Rosé in the Provençal style, resulting in a light salmon hue with elegant floral and raspberry aromas. The palate brings lush flavors of strawberry and guava and a bright, natural acidity." (Winery notes)
Raeburn Pinot Noir 2016
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Saturday, June 29, 3-5 p.m.
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Vulka Etna Bianco 2017
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Wine Advocate: 88 points
Vulka Etna Rosso 2016
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Cottanera Barbazzale Etna Rosso 2017
"This lovely Italian red wine is 90% Nerello Mascalese and 10 % Nerello Cappuccio. Vibrant ruby red in color. Delightful scents of raspberry and blackberry, wild flowers interwoven with light mineral scents. Very pleasant freshness on the palate, with a fresh tasting hint of acid." (Winemaker's Notes)
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