{"product_id":"barbaresco-gaja-2011","title":"Barbaresco Gaja 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2011 Barbaresco from the renowned producer Gaja is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) red wine, bottled at 14.5% alcohol by volume. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in the village of Barbaresco, the estate has deep historical roots, with the family originally immigrating from Spain in the 1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winery's true global transformation began when Angelo Gaja took over in 1961. He revolutionized Italian winemaking by introducing single-vineyard bottlings in 1967, such as Sorì San Lorenzo, Sorì Tildìn, and Costa Russi, which established Barbaresco as a cru-oriented appellation. His controversial but ultimately defining decisions to use French barriques for maturation and to plant international grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have since become cornerstones of modern Italian winemaking. Today, the estate is managed by Angelo's three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni, overseeing 245 hectares of vineyards across Italy, including 101 hectares dedicated to their top-tier Piedmont production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from Piedmont, a prestigious region in northwestern Italy whose name literally translates to \"at the foot of the mountain.\" Bordered by the Alps, the area is celebrated for its steep hills, particularly in the Langhe subregion, where thick autumn morning fog protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. Within this landscape lies the classic Barbaresco area, situated east of Alba. The 2011 vintage from this area achieved a score of 88 points and is characterized by a highly accessible profile. Barbaresco is traditionally known as an elegant counterpart to neighboring Barolo, with production centered around the villages of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo, Italy's premier grape variety, which is renowned for producing elegant wines with significant structural depth. This grape is deeply tied to the Piedmont region, finding its most typical and celebrated expressions in the vineyards of Barolo and Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656612585798,"sku":null,"price":450.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1608_64086256-454e-4dac-ad5a-0821e8a3a087.jpg?v=1792415992","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barbaresco-gaja-2011","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}