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April 9,
2009 - Gaja Ca'
Marcanda Promis Toscana IGT 2002 -
RM 90 - $39 Much more fruit and more
approachable than earlier tasting. Medium bodied, juicy black cherry,
blackberry, red raspberry, with hints of pepper, oak and vanilla.
Interesting blend of Merlot 55% Syrah 35% and Sangiovese 10%. |
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September 24,
2008 -
Gaja Dagromis Barolo 2003
- RM 90 WS 92 - $95 - True to the Gaja Piedmont Barbaresco style - full
bodied - intense firm dark black berry, bark, a hint of tar, licorice, anise,
and slight smoke on a moderate finish. A new label from Gaja from the
Dagromis Family property in nearby Barolo near the village of Barbaresco.
- 100% nebbiolo. Tasted at Ciba Wine Bar & Trattoria at DCA - Reagan
National. |
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Sept 14, 2005 - Gaja Ca' Marcanda
Promise 2002 - RM 88 - A new estate of the famed Gaja family, planted
in cab, merlot, and shiraz in Bolgheri. Medium bodied and firm - the dark
berry and black cherry fruit is accented tones of vanilla and oak. This
wine and the one above are featured and were tasted at the wine bar at the fabulous China
World Hotel in Beijing.
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| Sito Moresco 1999 |
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Appellation: Langhe D.O.C. |
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Varieties: Nebbiolo 35%, Barbera 35%, Cabernet
Sauvignon 30% |
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Vineyards: Barbaresco, Trieso and Serralunga |
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Notes: Scents and flavors of smoke and charcoal give
way to berries on the finish. |
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| Gaja Darmagi 1999
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The only Gaja wine with 'new world'
grapes or Bordeaux style blend. Darmagi is Piedmontese for "what a
pity", a comment by Angelo's father Giovanni on converting the vineyard
from Nebbiolo to Cabernet Sauvignon. This big brawny cab based wine should've been
tasted last. As it was it overpowered the more complex Nebbiolo's that
followed. It took some time for the mind and palate to 'recover'.
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Appellation: Langhe D.O.C. |
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Varieties: Cabernet
Sauvignon 95%, Merlot, 3%, Cabernet Franc. 2% |
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Vineyard (s): Darmagi located in Barbaresco |
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Notes - Very dark in colour - almost
looks like coffee! Huge nose of floral and a hint of mocha! Soft smooth
but chewy tannins. Complex tastes of blackberry, black cherry, mocha and
a bit of cassis. Medium body - not overwhelming. |
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| Gaja Sperss 1998 |
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Sperss is Piedmontese for "nostalgia" -
referring to the family's affection for the powerful character of the
Serralunga wines. They purchased 30 acres in one of Serralunga's best
areas in 1988 for this single vineyard designated wine. |
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Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo D.O.C. |
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Varieties: 94% Nebbiolo, 6% Barbera |
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Notes: Scents of flowers and mocha. Huge mouthfeel of
ripe and full tannins. Very subdued tastes of licorice, tar, and touch
of truffles. |
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| Gaja Sori Tildin 1998 |
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Sori means hilltop with a southern exposure; tildin was
the nickname of Angelo Gaja's grandmother, Clotilde Rey. |
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Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo D.O.C. |
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Vineyard: Sori Tildin in Barbaresco |
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Varieties: Nebbiolo 95% , Barbera 5% |
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| Barbaresco 1978 |
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The flagship wine of Gaja, named after the village of
its origin. |
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Appellation: Barbaresco D.O.C.G. |
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Varieties: Nebbiolo |
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Notes: Scents of sweet licorice ala "Snaps" candy and
wet earth. That same sweet licorice taste predominates with a tar side
note. Long finish of complex but smooth and chewy tannins. |
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| Barbaresco 1989 |
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Notes: Ala the '78 but much more forward and more fruit
which is still very subdued. That same nose of sweet licorice. Huge
mouthfeel of tannins and 'Snaps' licorice and tar on the opening that
give way to a long smooth complex tannic finish with a subtle floral
aftertaste. Best and personal favorite of the tasting. |
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| Barbaresco 1999 |
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Notes: That same distinctive characteristic predominant
licorice and floral nose and tastes. Huge 'Snaps' licorice taste
accented with floral then revealing a slight earthy taste but then
falling off. The fruit falls off at the beginning. |
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| Barbaresco 2000 |
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Notes: More subdued than the 1999, as if in
'neutral'. |
