Wine Selection
La Ganghija Barbaresco (DOCG) 2016 (Italy: Piedmont) (ID# 3304)
| Name | La Ganghija Barbaresco (DOCG) 2016 (ID# 3304) | |||
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| Varietal | Nebbiolo | |||
| Region | Italy: Piedmont | |||
| Notes | "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) | |||
Additional Notes "Leather, tilled earth, grated clove and black cherry aromas take center stage along with a whiff of fragrant blue flower. The taut, velvety palate doles out raspberry extract, ripe cranberry, tobacco and licorice alongside firm acidity and close-grained tannins that leave a drying finish. Drink 2024–2032." (Wine Enthusiast) "A beefy style, this red shows a beam of cherry, shaded by oak spice, earth and licorice notes. Turns leaner, with dense tannins lining the finish. This will need some time in bottle to relax. Best from 2022 through 2040. 916 cases made, 98 cases imported." (Wine Spectator) |
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| Price | $52.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| DEC: | 93 pts | Gold Star | ||
| WE: | 93 pts | |||
| WS: | 90 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.5 | Full | Light | Sustainable | |
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine