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Gaja Description
Gaja Barbaresco bursts to life with a vibrant, expressive nose filled with ripe cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, all lifted by sweet notes of juniper, pink pepper, and a whisper of rose. On the palate, it shows beautiful volume and depth, carried by elegant, silky tannins that glide effortlessly. Its signature brightness shines through, finishing with a refreshing citrus twist that practically begs for another sip. Pair it with truffle risotto, wild mushroom pasta, roasted duck, or aged cheeses to elevate its lively, sophisticated character even further.
James Suckling: 96 Points
Fresh and restrained wine, with an exquisite mix of graphite, orange peel, dried cherries and strawberries, as well as whiffs of potpourri and licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, it displays velvety, ripe tannins with tight-knit acidity and a juicy style, despite the more biting finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
All of Gaja’s 2022s have a good richness of color with a jeweled ruby hue, and the 2022 Barbaresco is fresh and ripe on the nose with lovely purity and a layered feel. The nose is spicy with notes of wild strawberries, candied orange, white pepper, and fresh flowers. The palate has a rounded feel but, from the start, has refreshing acidity and an elegant tapering finish. The tannins are ripe and defined without being aggressive. Drink 2026-2046.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
Showing that Gaja Midas Touch, the 2022 Barbaresco is a seamless wine with a long, polished mouthfeel. This vintage saw 10% whole-cluster fruit. That fermentation method started on an experimental level in 2021, but it's giving encouraging results, Giovanni Gaja tells me, because it reinforces impressions of freshness, especially in the hot years. This Barbaresceo shows Nebbiolo purity, while remaining chiseled and elegant all the while. The bouquet peels off to reveal pretty layers of crushed rose, stone and plump fruit. The tannins are beautifully balanced.
Antonio Galloni: 94 Points
The 2022 Barbaresco is a pure and total seduction. Plush contours and lifted aromatics make a strong first impression. Cedar, tobacco, new leather, licorice meld into a core of red Nebbiolo fruit. A wine of density and texture, the 2022 is outrageously beautiful. High class.
Decanter: 93 Points
Opens with sweet wood spice and mocha before revealing green tobacco and mint-inflected red berries. The fully charged palate is rich with glossy strawberry and raspberry. A succulent undertow of citrussy acidity keeps it from being heavy. While this might not have the structural intricacy of some vintages, surprisingly smooth, velvety tannins stretch out gracefully. Dried florals and cinnamon reach their crescendo on the finish. Gaja’s classic Barbaresco includes all 14 estate parcels in 2022, with portions from three crus.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Cherry, plum, earth and leafy, vegetal flavors hold court in this juicy yet firmly structured red. Coiled tightly on the finish, with dallying accents of fruit and savory. Best from 2029 through 2043. 750 cases imported.
