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Gaja Barbaresco 2021 (3L)
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- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Piedmont
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Vintage
- 2021
- Size
- 750 mL
Description
Gaja has been making wine in Barbaresco since 1859, and the 2021 Barbaresco is its Nebbiolo bottling for the appellation, here in a 3L double magnum. A 3L bottle is made for celebrations and long aging, since the large volume slows how fast the wine changes. Nebbiolo's tannin and acidity give it the structure to use that time.
Twenty glasses come out of a 3L bottle, so plan on a full table. Two hours of decanting suit it, with veal, truffled pasta or aged cheese at 17°C.
Questions about Gaja Barbaresco 2021
- Why is Gaja Barbaresco so expensive?
- Gaja has made wine in Barbaresco since 1859 and built its name on low yields, strict vineyard selection and long aging. Production is limited and demand across the world is high. The Nebbiolo here is the estate's flagship Barbaresco.
- Is Gaja a Super Tuscan?
- No, this is Nebbiolo from Barbaresco in Piedmont. The confusion comes from the family's Tuscan estates, Ca'Marcanda in Bolgheri and Pieve Santa Restituta in Montalcino, which make different wines.
- Who owns Gaja winery?
- The Gaja family still owns and runs it. Angelo Gaja led the estate for decades and his children now work in the business, so the winery has stayed independent and family controlled.
- Is Gaja Barbaresco good wine?
- Gaja is one of Piedmont's most respected producers and helped bring Barbaresco to an international audience. Its Nebbiolo has firm tannins and high acidity, so it rewards cellaring or a long decant.