Gaja Barbaresco

“Quite simply, the 2016 is one of the very finest Gaja Barbarescos in recent memory. This is such a gorgeous wine. Don't miss it" VINOUS

"I tasted this wine over two sittings, one at the winery and one at my home office a few weeks later. Although I can't claim any extraordinary differences between the two sessions, I noticed a few minimal shifts that are essential to understanding the wine's future aging ability. The 2016 Barbaresco starts off slow at first, showing a small margin of aromatic evolution in the glass. But come back two hours later, and you can almost hear the soft sounds of the symphony playing just below the surface. The 2016 vintage is characterized by the solid intensity and firmness of its aromas, which transcend fruit and veer toward balsamic herb, licorice, tar and smoke instead. The tannins offer a moment of sweetness and softness, before you are aware of their undeniable firmness. In all, there is a certain glossiness or satiny quality to the mouthfeel that underlines the wine's carefully crafted integration. I would describe this as a classic and also a somewhat austere Barbaresco that fully deserves extra cellar time to stretch those tight muscles and grow in volume. This wine will award those who wait." ROBERT PARKER

"This gorgeous red evokes rose, strawberry, raspberry and cherry fruit, shaded by tobacco, tar and wild thyme notes. Pure, sleek and intense, with a firm base of tannins and vibrant acidity for support. This should evolve beautifully. Be patient." WINE SPECTATOR

  • Veronelli: 95 points

  • Doctor Wine: 95 points

  • Robert Parker: 96 points

  • Vinous: 96 points

  • Wine Spectator: 96 points

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Winery: Gaja

Ownership: The Gaja Winery was founded by Giovanni Gaja, great-grandfather of Angelo Gaja, in 1859 and has been owned and operated by four generations of the Gaja family.

Vintage: 2016

Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo

Cultivation: conventional

Expansion: barrique and large wooden barrel

Development: partial barrique

Filtration: yes

Alcohol Content: 14,00 % vol

Closure: Natural cork

Serving Temperature: 18-20 °C

Storage Potential: 2039+

Allergen Note: contains sulphites

Receipt / bottle history is available

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