Gaja - Barbaresco 2018

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The 2018 Gaja Barbaresco is a wine of grace with an elegant bouquet and a more powerful presence on the palate. The latest vintages from the iconic Gaja house are among the purest, most honest expressions to be found in the Langhes. The flashiness we've seen in the past is now replaced by subtle nuances and the finesse of Nebbiolo, with crushed flowers, coriander, wild berries, smoke, tar and candied orange peel. This change in character follows the slow, careful transmission of heritage from an older generation to a younger one. This 2018 vintage comes alive on the palate, thanks to its balanced acidity and the absolutely brilliant, pure quality of the fruit delivered with such care.

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

Perfumed and imbued with extraordinary finesse, this radiant red offers intense aromas of rose, violet, fragrant berries and camphor. The sumptuous palate offers flavor, energy and an almost airy elegance, with flavors of red cherry, raspberry compote and baking spices, as well as taut, polished tannins. It finishes on a note of star anise, while vibrant acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. It's already pleasing, but will also offer good ageing potential. Drink through 2033.

Vinous A. Galloni

James Suckling

About the wine:

Aromas of ripe strawberries accompanied by hazelnut, blood orange and a hint of coconut. Full-bodied, with highly refined, polished tannins that give this young red wine great structure. Fresh retro-olfaction with delicious notes of berries, cedar, bark and dark chocolate. As subtle as ever, but powerful and long on the finish. Very long and intense. Very classic, fresher style. A blend of seven vineyards, including Costa Russi and Sori Tilden. Accessible now, but will be better after 2025 and beyond.

Jeb Dunnuck