Gaja • Barbaresco, Italy
Gaja’s flagship Barbaresco is a 100% Nebbiolo DOCG wine blended from 14 vineyards around the village of Barbaresco, marr…Gaja’s flagship Barbaresco is a 100% Nebbiolo DOCG wine blended from 14 vineyards around the village of Barbaresco, marrying the appellation’s classic rose, red cherry and berry perfume with a polished, modern texture. Aged in barriques fol…Learn More »
$395
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
96
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Energy and finesse drive this 2021 Barbaresco from Gaja, with vivid red cherry and wild raspberry layered over rose petal, sweet spice and a fine, chalky grip. The palate is taut yet silky, carried by bright, mouthwatering acidity that stretches the finish and hints at years of complexity to come. A beautifully poised, classically styled Nebbiolo that combines purity of fruit with serious depth and structure.
Tajarin with white truffle; Porcini mushroom risotto; Roasted lamb with herbs
Gaja’s flagship Barbaresco is a 100% Nebbiolo DOCG wine blended from 14 vineyards around the village of Barbaresco, marrying the appellation’s classic rose, red cherry and berry perfume with a polished, modern texture. Aged in barriques followed by large casks, it is known for its silky but firm tannins, layered spice and truffle nuances, and remarkable capacity to evolve in bottle, making it one of Italy’s benchmark expressions of Piedmontese terroir.