Barbaresco, Gaja 2021 (750 ml)

96 poena – The Wine Advocate

Ovaj Barbaresco je jedno od najvećih italijanskih vina, koje proizvodi svaka generacija porodice Gaja još od 1859. godine. To je zaštitni znak i glavno vino ove porodice. Grožđe (100% Nebbiolo) potiče sa 14 različitih parcela, sve unutar opštine Barbaresco, na nadmorskim visinama između 250 i 330 metara. Čokoti su u prosjeku stari oko 40 godina.

Godinu 2021. obilježilo je vrlo hladno proljeće, što je dovelo do manjih prinosa, ali bez uticaja na kvalitet. U ovom vinu, miris dominiraju note crvenog i tamnog voća, ali se vremenom javljaju i citrusni tonovi te cvjetne nijanse. Na nepcu je vino sočno, a cvjetne note prate izražene arome sladića. Suptilni nagovještaji trešnje i jagode stvaraju harmoničnu ravnotežu između cvjetne elegancije i živahne voćnosti.

Odlično se slaže sa telećim mesom u saftu, jagnjetinom ili divljom svinjom, bogatijim rižotima, tjesteninama poput tajarina sa ragujem, kao i kvalitetnim zrelim sirevima.

96 points - The Wine Advocate

This Barbaresco is one of the greatest Italian wines, produced by each generation of the Gaja family since 1859. It is the flagship wine for the family.  The grapes (100% Nebbiolo) are sourced from 14 different vineyards sites, all situated within the municipality of Barbaresco at elevations between 250 and 330m above sea level. The plants are 40 years old on average.

2021 was characterized by a very cold spring, which resulted in some smaller volumes though with no negative effects on quality.  In fact, the quality is excellent.  Here, the nose is dominated by notes of red and black fruit, but also citrus and floral hints that emerge over time. On the palate it’s juicy and the floral notes persist alongside scents of licorice. Subtle hints of cherry and strawberry create a harmonious blend of floral elegance and vibrant fruit flavours.  Pair this with braised veal, lamb or wild boar, with meatier risottos, pastas such as tajarin with ragu, or good quality mature cheese.