Sommelier Profile
Gaja Barbaresco
Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Complex and structured, with red cherry, rose, licorice, tar, orange peel, truffle, and dried herbs. Firm tannins and bright acidity drive a long, savory finish.
Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Barbaresco lies in the Langhe hills of Piedmont, where calcareous marl soils and foggy autumn conditions shape Nebbiolo's perfume and tannin. Gaja is one of the region's most internationally recognized producers.
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo combines pale color with intense aromatics, high acidity, and firm tannins. It commonly shows rose, cherry, tar, licorice, truffle, and dried herb notes as it ages.
Limestone and marl soils contribute aromatic finesse and structure. Gaja's approach combines traditional Nebbiolo character with polished cellar work and oak aging, producing a refined yet powerful Barbaresco.
Rose, red cherry, tar, licorice, truffle, dried herbs, and subtle spice give the wine its unmistakable Nebbiolo signature.
Gaja helped bring Barbaresco to a global luxury audience and remains a benchmark name for ageworthy Nebbiolo.