Barbaresco Gaja 1997

Gaja's 1997 Barbaresco is a dense, opulent Nebbiolo from a highly acclaimed vintage, now at the end of its predicted drinking window and showing beautifully.

A dense ruby/purple colour introduces an extraordinary nose of black cherry liqueur, smoke, liquorice, mineral and floral aromas on a full-bodied, opulent, fruit-driven wine. Superripe aromas of black raspberry, coffee, mint and oak carry an exotic smoky note, with very concentrated fruit, surprising acidity and a strong note of dark chocolate.

• Producer: Gaja
• Country: Italy
• Region: Piedmont
• Appellation: Barbaresco
• Vintage: 1997
• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Critic score: 95 points, Wine Spectator; 94 points, Robert Parker
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant gently 30-45 minutes before serving
• Food pairing: Braised beef, truffle risotto, aged hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature; a wine for drinking now