Marchesi di Gresy Gaiun Martinenga Barbaresco DOCG

In a Nutshell

Born in 1982 as a selection from the part of the Martinenga vineyard facing Asili, Gaiun is produced only in the best vintages.

Tasting Notes

A brilliant garnet red colour with orange hues. The nose is quite pronounced with jammy fruit, sweet tobaco and white chocolate. This is a full, elegant wine with a long, rich finish.

Production Notes

Vinification on skins- 8/10 days fermentation with floating cap followed by 5/10 days fermentation with submerged cap. Daily pumping over. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in full at a contolled temperature after the alcoholic one. Aged in French Allier barriqes for 30 months, followed by a maturation in bottle for at least 10 months.

Grape Blend

100%

Nebbiolo

Producer - Marchesi di Gresy

Marchesi di Grésy has long been recognised as one of Piemonte’s top producers.

With four separate estates across Langhe and Monferrato – home of Piemonte’s greatest wines -Marchesi di Grésy has 45 hectares of vineyards, with 11 ha dedicated to the production of Nebbiolo for its flagship Barbarescos, Martinenga Camp Gros and Martinenga Gaiun.

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