Gaja - Barbaresco 1961 700ml
"This is normally one of the most disappointing old Italian wines out there. Old bottles of Gaja are almost always stored poorly unless they come from the cellars of the Gaja family or a special cellar. That's why I was blown away when I drank this amazing bottle of the 1961 Barbaresco last week for my birthday. It was truly magical. On the nose and palate I picked up rose petals, strawberries and dried fruits plus lemon peel undertones. It was medium body with super silky tannins and a creamy texture. It reminded me of a perfect Burgundy but with that soulful character of Piedmont. It grew on the palate with a powerful and tannic undertone, but ended refined and mellow. Over and over again it changed in my glass and ended with a honey, plum, cream, and Christmas pudding character. 100 points." -James Suckling
"This wine is made from grapes grown in vineyards in Barbaresco, owned by the A. GAJA WINERY.
It is aged in oak barrels; if stored in the bottle, it forms a sediment. For it to fully express its characteristics, it must be consumed under two conditions: the bottle must be uncorked a few hours before serving, and the contents must be served at a temperature of 18-20 degrees Celsius. While failure to observe the first of these conditions can be excused, failure to observe the second is to be criticized, as it strips the wine of all aroma, vigor, and personality, making it resemble just any beverage." -Gaja
Style / Variety: Nebbiolo
Region: Piedmont, Italy
ABV: 14.0%
Vol: 700ml
