The 2017 Gaja Barbaresco DOCG OWC6 (6 \u00d7 0.75L) is one of the most iconic Italian wines in the world. Gaja put Barbaresco on the international map and has been considered the absolute benchmark for Nebbiolo from Piedmont for decades. The original wooden case containing six bottles enhances its authenticity and makes this edition particularly attractive to collectors and investors.<\/p>\n
The 2017 vintage combines ripe fruit with elegance and structure. The carefully selected Nebbiolo grapes produce a wine with impressive aromatic complexity, refined tannins, and exceptional aging potential. Like all great Gaja wines, this Barbaresco continues to evolve over decades.<\/p>\n
The wine opens with aromas of cherries, rose petals, violets, orange peel, tar, truffle, licorice, tobacco, and subtle spices. On the palate, it is powerful yet extremely refined, with silky-smooth tannins, lively acidity, and an exceptionally long, mineral finish.<\/p>\n
Serve at 17\u201318\u00b0C and decant the wine about two hours in advance. Delicious with beef, game, veal, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses.<\/p>\n
The Gaja family has been making wine in Barbaresco since 1859. When Angelo Gaja took the helm in the 1960s, he dared to challenge established practices. Among other things, he introduced smaller oak barrels and helped put Barbaresco on the international map. Also noteworthy: for many years, a number of famous Gaja wines were sold as Langhe DOC because the producer wanted more freedom in the blend. The classic Barbaresco remained true to Nebbiolo, the grape known here for its fragrant finesse and robust structure.<\/p>\n
Compare with 2019 La Grande Rue Grand Cru<\/a>, 2012 Corton Les Perri\u00e8res Grand Cru<\/a>. Be sure to check out our wines from Piedmont<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n