Pale garnet red. Elegant on the nose, polished, red-fruited (cherry, a hint of raspberry) with dark-berry nuances, floral notes (rose petals), balsamic, delicately spicy, slightly tarry, with a touch of forest floor. Shows real finesse. Firm and well-defined on the palate. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and juicy fruit, appearing brighter now (red cherry, currant, plum), yet still dominated by balsamic and mineral undertones. A beautifully balanced, elegant Barbaresco with a solid core. Truly excellent, and with a long life ahead of it.
Drink through 2036.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
15Wines with a 13 to 16-point rating are excellent wines. Impressive harmony, remarkable depth, and high aging potential. / 20 ("excellent") |
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| Favourite: | No |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
| Grape variety: | Nebbiolo |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Gaja |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Piedmont |
| Subregion: | Langhe |
| Appellation: | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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