2021 Gaja Darmagi Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon
Gaja
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Average Critic Score: 96.0/100 based on 3 critic reviews
Darmagi takes its name from the Piedmontese for "what a pity", the words of Angelo Gaja's father when Cabernet Sauvignon was planted on prime Nebbiolo land in Barbaresco. Decades on, the wine is one of Italy's most distinctive Cabernets, and the 2021 Gaja Darmagi Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon may be the finest yet. Monica Larner (Wine Advocate) gave it 97+ points, declaring it one of the best, if not the best, vintages made, James Suckling awarded 97 points for its grace and purity, and Antonio Galloni (Vinous) scored it 94 points.
The pureness of the cabernet sauvignon character is fantastic, with blackcurrants, iodine, gunpowder and some violets. It's medium-bodied with fresh, ultra-fine tannins that melt into the wine. Such grace and beauty. - James Suckling (97 pts)
A Cabernet that speaks with a Piedmontese accent, to drink over the coming years or cellar with confidence.
Critic Reviews
97 Points - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
“This wine rocked my world. The Gaja 2021 Langhe Darmagi is Cabernet Sauvignon from 3.5 hectares of vines planted in 1978. The first vintage made was 1982. Despite the ongoing battle with Esca disease, this is definitely one of the best, if not THE best, vintage made. "It's a Cabernet that speaks in the Piedmontese dialect," says Rossana Gaja. Her family has long experience with this grape both in Piedmont and in Bolgheri, Tuscany, where it is featured at the family's Ca' Marcanda estate. I love the luscious, compact richness of the wine that feels virtually seamless to the senses. There is generous black fruit with smoke, ash and spice over an elegant full-bodied texture and chalky tannins.”
97 Points - James Suckling
“The pureness of the cabernet sauvignon character is fantastic, with blackcurrants, iodine, gunpowder and some violets. It's medium-bodied with fresh, ultra-fine tannins that melt into the wine. Such grace and beauty. From vines planted in 1978. Drinkable now, but even better in two or three years.”
94 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2021 Darmagi is seriously beautiful. The 2021 is substantial from start to finish, dark, somber and deep. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, licorice and espresso saturate the palate. At this stage, the Darmagi is dominated by its intense fruit, while more varietal notes linger in the background.”
Wine Details & Information
Vintage: 2021
Varietal / Style:Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer:Gaja
Country:Italy
Region: Langhe
Bottle size (ml): 750ml