GAJA
Barbaresco DOP
Barbaresco is one of the greatest Italian wines, produced by each generation of the Gaja family.
Vintage Factsheets
14 vineyards situated in the municipality of Barbaresco. The land, at a height between 250 and 330m above sea level, covers a surface of 21.4 hectares. The plants are 40 years old on average.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Barbaresco DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Nebbiolo
- Aging
- 12 months in oak.
A rich, round, and fruity expression of each vintage. The Barbaresco shows notes of strawberry, red fruit, and cherry. The palate shows great integration of the tannins. Notes of blackberry, orange, and floral notes yield to a delicate, palate, and voluminous finish.
Wine Enthusiast
95 Points
2021
"A pure embodiment of Nebbiolo's elegance, opening with enticing aromas of ripe red berries, violet petals, and earthy undertones. The palate leaps forward with flavors of juicy cherries, plums, and a touch of spice. A chalky minerality sits at the core, with fine-grained tannins that create a structure perfectly balanced, each part of the wine is precise and effortlessly flows into the next. A wine to explore today but let it rest in the cellar for decades to come."
— Jeff Porter, 2024
James Suckling
95 Points
2021
"The aromas of licorice, minerals, light tar and dark berries such as raspberry are so attractive. It’s medium-bodied with a tight and integrated palate of fine tannins that are seamless and unseen. It’s long and lively. It needs two to four years to open up."
— 2025
