LA GANGHIJA

PIEDMONT, ITALY

WINEMAKERS: eNZO RAPALINO

Spurred by his passion to create great wine from his family vineyards.

Enzo Rapalino started La Ganghija in 2004 – the goal being to produce wines true to their origin from the Piedmont region of Italy. Located in the heart of the Barbaresco DOCG area and supported by his family in the vineyards and wineries, Enzo has allowed his passion for wine to flourish.

Wines made exclusively from the family’s 22 hectares of speak of the place and the family that has been tending to them for generations.

region: PIEDMONT

The jewel in the north of Italy, with a reputation for outstanding wines. Vineyards are planted between 100m/s.l and 400m/s.l.

Hillside sites facing the south are planted with Nebbiolo, while the cooler areas planted with Dolcetto. Barbera and Moscato are also found throughout the area, with small areas devoted to high quality Moscato.

Most notable for the wines of Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, which are capable of ageing well for decades – other wines in the region are generally made in more approachable fruit forward style, although there are still high-quality examples to be found.

Wines are made almost exclusively from indigenous Italian varietals, with international varieties slowly being planted across various areas.

wines:

2014 La Ganghija Dolcetto d’Alba DOCG

2016 La Ganghija Barbera d’Alba DOCG Superiore

2014 La Ganghija Nebbiolo d’Alba DOCG

2012 La Ganghija Barbaresco Bricco Giacose/Giacone DOCG