A striking expression of Piedmont’s revered Nebbiolo, combining elegance, depth and precision. Gaja has been shaping Barbaresco since the 1850s, a family estate where generations of care and innovation have elevated the appellation to iconic status. This wine is crafted from fourteen estate vineyards across Barbaresco and Treiso, capturing the diversity of soils and exposures with clarity and harmony. It opens with aromas of wild strawberry, cherry and rose petal with hints of spice, licorice and citrus. On the palate it is medium to full bodied with vibrant acidity, velvety tannins and layered red fruit, floral notes and mineral energy. The finish is long and refined, offering freshness and complexity and reflecting Gaja’s visionary, terroir-driven approach.

Showing that Gaja Midas Touch, the 2022 Barbaresco is a seamless wine with a long, polished mouthfeel. This vintage saw 10% whole-cluster fruit. That fermentation method started on an experimental level in 2021, but it's giving encouraging results, Giovanni Gaja tells me, because it reinforces impressions of freshness, especially in the hot years. This Barbaresceo shows Nebbiolo purity, while remaining chiseled and elegant all the while. The bouquet peels off to reveal pretty layers of crushed rose, stone and plump fruit. The tannins are beautifully balanced. 95Pts, Drink 2027 - 2050 - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate