Barbaresco 2018, Gaja
The nobility of pure elegance. A Barbaresco of absolute nobility, defined by a fine and fragrant complexity . On the palate, it is harmonious and vertical, supported by a noble freshness leading to a persistent finish of extraordinary nobility
Barbaresco 2018, Gaja
Gaja's 2018 Barbaresco is a masterful interpretation that elevates the verticality of Nebbiolo to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of ethereal complexity: notes of red berries, fresh violet, and orange peel blend with elegant hints of white pepper, licorice root, and an extraordinarily noble mineral trace. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is silky and dynamic, supported by a noble acidic shoulder that imparts sculptural tension and aristocratic drinkability, finishing on an endless, floral, and absolutely noble finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Gaja
· Origin: Piemonte
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG
· ABV: 14.0%
· Vintage: 2018
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 45 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 8-25 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Truffled pheasant, Roast lamb, Castelmagno cheese
Barbaresco 2018, Gaja
Gaja's 2018 Barbaresco is a masterful interpretation that elevates the verticality of Nebbiolo to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of ethereal complexity: notes of red berries, fresh violet, and orange peel blend with elegant hints of white pepper, licorice root, and an extraordinarily noble mineral trace. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is silky and dynamic, supported by a noble acidic shoulder that imparts sculptural tension and aristocratic drinkability, finishing on an endless, floral, and absolutely noble finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Gaja
· Origin: Piemonte
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG
· ABV: 14.0%
· Vintage: 2018
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 45 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 8-25 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Truffled pheasant, Roast lamb, Castelmagno cheese
