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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 96/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Dec 2013

I am probably shortchanging this sublime wine at 96 Pts. There is a wealth of rich, sweet, fleshy, ripe fruit, soft, silky tannins and an intriguing floral, mint, plum and blackberry filled nose that creates a great tasting experience. Served blind, this was a treat.

Critic scores

Critic scores
97
97/100

Average Score

97
97/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

96
96/100

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

More reviews and scores

97 points
James Suckling
Score 97/100 · James Suckling, Dec 2012

Very, very fresh and floral with peaches, ripe strawberries and plums. So aromatic and clear. Full-bodied, with powerful tannins and a cocoa, chocolate aftertaste. Gorgeous and sturdy. Needs time. Better after 2016.

99 points
Wine Enthusiast
Score 99/100 · Wine Enthusiast, May 2011

This is an elegant Nebbiolo-based wine and arguably the most feminine of Gaja's newest releases. There's extreme balance and sophistication evident in the focused aromas of wild berry, white licorice, pressed violets and polished stone. The mouthfeel is tight, firm and those tannins need at least 10 more years to soften in your cellar. Beautiful.

95 points
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator
Score 95/100 · Drink 2014-2032, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, Mar 2011

Toast and spice aromas lead off in this warm, expansive red, which quickly evokes black cherry, plum, floral and spice flavors, all allied to the silky texture and precision structure. Rich fruit and spice flavors echo on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2032. 80 cases imported.

About the producer

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Gaja

Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.

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Product details

Country / Region
Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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