Gaja Barbaresco 2016 NET a hot afternoon

a hot afternoon

but rather wines that were chiseled and precise

velvety with a hint of graphite and a long salty finish expressing the minerality reminiscent of its hillside origins

The 2024 is floral and stony

Gaja Barbaresco 2016 NET a hot afternoonFew names carry the weight of Gaja, and Barbaresco is where the legend started. Angelo Gaja transformed Piedmont's reputation from the 1960s on, raising quality and ambition until Barbaresco stood shoulder to shoulder with the world's greatest reds. This is the estate's flagship blend, drawn from prized vineyards across the Barbaresco zone and built from 100% Nebbiolo. The 2016 vintage is widely considered one of Piedmont's all time greats a near