Barbaresco Gaja 2019

Gaja's 2019 Barbaresco is a sublimely elegant expression of Nebbiolo from Piedmont's most celebrated producer, showing precision and grace.

Heady aromas of rose, violet, forest berry and oak-driven spice lead to a smooth, full-bodied palate delivering crushed raspberry, liquorice and coffee bean set against taut, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Multidimensional and vibrant, the wine has a taut, almost racy structure that finishes long, floral and spice-tinged.

• Producer: Gaja
• Country: Italy
• Region: Piedmont
• Appellation: Barbaresco
• Vintage: 2019
• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, still developing with further cellaring potential
• Critic score: 95 points, Wine Spectator (Bruce Sanderson)
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant 1 hour before serving to soften youthful tannins
• Food pairing: Braised beef cheek, truffle risotto, aged Parmesan
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Built for cellaring; will reward further bottle age through the 2030s