No single wine has done more to reshape the global standing of Italian viticulture than Gaja Barbaresco. Founded in 1859 in the village of Barbaresco, the Gaja family estate had long produced serious, estate-grown Nebbiolo. However, it was Angelo Gaja’s arrival in 1961 that sparked a viticultural and stylistic revolution. Defying regional convention, Angelo introduced radical innovatio...
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Ripe plum, dried orange peel, and balsamic herbs. Broad, generous palate texture anchored by firm, warm tannins.
The 2022 delivers an opulent, warm-toned, and expansive profile. Aromas of ripe black plum, cherry liqueur, candied orange rind, and balsamic herbs leap from the glass, supported by touches of licorice and cocoa powder. The attack is broad and velvety, coating the mouth in concentrated fruit before chalky, assertive tannins clamp down to anchor the finish. It achieves a captivating balance between Mediterranean generosity and authentic Langhe grip.
Lavish, ripe, and unmistakably warm-blooded. It gives off generous notes of black plum compote, candied orange peel,and warm balsamic herbs. There is a lot of texture here—it’s plush and mouth-filling—but a clean, firm grip on the finish keeps it from wandering. A warm, expressive vintage that punches well above its weight for a dry, hot year.
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