Gaja Barbaresco 2020

A benchmark Nebbiolo from one of Piedmont’s most iconic estates, combining depth, finesse and precision. The bouquet is perfumed with red cherry, raspberry and rose, layered with notes of licorice, tobacco and spice. The palate is elegant yet powerful, with juicy red fruit, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity leading into a long, poised finish. Careful ageing in oak enhances structure and complexity, ensuring both immediate appeal and long-term cellaring potential.

Founded in 1859, the Gaja estate has become synonymous with Barbaresco, elevating the appellation to worldwide acclaim under the leadership of Angelo Gaja. The 2020 Barbaresco reflects the family’s philosophy of combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation, delivering a wine of purity, elegance and longevity.

"Light ruby coloured with a brilliant translucence, the 2020 is sleek, powerful, linear and brightly fruited with powdery fine grained mineral tannins over potent peppery red berry aromatics, Asian spices, red cherry and pithy wild strawberry. Medium bodied, ultra-pure and magnificently floral with tantalising salty red liquorice nuances make this an incredibly pretty but substantial expression of Nebbiolo that finishes with creamy, drying stony tannins, a crushed limestone minerality before a final reprise of tangy red cherry pastille. A very impressive Gaja Barbaresco vintage that will drink well from release due to its incredible finesse and elegance but will of course be exponentially better in 4 to 5 years’ time. Yet again, Gaja produces a class act!" - 96 Pts, Greg Sherwood MW