The flagship wine of the Gaja family. Benchmark Nebbiolo blended from 14 vineyards which cover around 21 ha. The vines have an average age of 45 years and each vineyard lot is fermented and aged separately for one year before blending. The final result is a sumptuous beauty with supple texture, fine silky tannins and bright acidity.

“It is too early to have a complete view of the 2021s, as so many wines have not been released yet. The wines I have tasted so far suggest an outstanding to potentially profound vintage in the making. The 2021s are marvellously complete wines that offer a captivating mix of energy, structure, depth and plenty of site character. Many producers opted for longer macerations in 2021 than in 2020, another harbinger of a high quality vintage. Last year, in my article Piedmont Within Reach, I wrote: Two thousand twenty-one appears to be that rare year in which conditions were close to ideal for all the main red grapes. The 2021s have gorgeous aromatics, beautiful, vibrant fruit and often exceptional balance. I feel the same way today.” Antonio Galloni

“The 2021 classic Barbaresco from Gaja is drop-dead gorgeous.” Kerin O’Keefe

 “A luxury race car, it’s fantastic and possibly the wine of the year.” Audrey Frick

2021 Barbaresco, Angelo Gaja

@ £995 c/s In Bond  (6 bottles per case, OWC)

@ £1,000 c/s Halves In Bond  (12 halves per case, OWC)

@ £1,210 c/s Magnums In Bond  (3 magnums per case, OWC)

@ £895 per Double Magnum (3L) In Bond  (OWC/1)

A brightly jewelled ruby hue, the 2021 Barbaresco is super-expressive, with loads of wild raspberries that leap from the glass along with notes of strawberries, pressed roses, fresh orange, and violet. As it opens, it even picks up some spice box, cigar incense, and cherry notes. Crystalline in nature and ripe, this next-level red delivers ripe, sweet tannins, great tension, and fresh, vibrant acidity, without any austerity. A luxury race car, it’s fantastic and possibly the wine of the year. Drink 2025-2055.

97 Points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck

Wines available for delivery winter 2024.