Barbaresco Gaja 1961

Gaja Barbaresco 1977 is a mature-vintage red wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes in the Barbaresco appellation of Piedmont, northern Italy. Gaja Barbaresco is a true icon of Italian wine and this is the flagship bottling of the pre-eminent Barbaresco estate. Although the Gaja family has been making wine for five generations, the architect of its modern-day success was Angelo Gaja, who took over the family business in 1970. Winemaking is now overseen by Angelo`s daughter, Gaia. "It was truly magical. On the nose and palate I picked up rose petals, strawberries and dried fruits plus lemon peel undertones. It was medium body with super silky tannins and a creamy texture. It reminded me of a perfect Burgundy but with that soulful character of Piedmont. It grew on the palate with a powerful and tannic undertone, but ended refined and mellow. Over and over again it changed in my glass and ended with a honey, plum, cream, and Christmas pudding character." 100 points, James Suckling, 2016