Winemaker Notes
Intense, deep red, almost black in color. Opulent layers of concentrated fruit on the nose. Excellent fruit with strong cassis flavors and impressive power on the palate carry through to the long finish with persistent soft tannins. Great aging potential.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2009 Darmagi is unusually expressive and exuberant in this vintage. Juicy dark cherries, plums, menthol and grilled herbs bursts from the glass. It's hard to believe, but the 2009 is actually approachable today for the sheer radiance and generosity of its fruit. This is the rare vintage of Darmagi that is at once deeply varietally expressive yet also generous and inviting to a degree that is rarely seen with Cabernet Sauvignon in Piedmont. There is a lot to like here.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.
NDY368623_2009 Item# 368623