BARBARESCO GAJA 2020

Description

Wine Advocate Robert Parker 94 Points

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

The Gaja Barbaresco reveals a slow and steady approach with elegant Nebbiolo nuances, lots of pretty intensity and bright primary fruit all the way to the far end of the mouthfeel.

Winemaking:
After fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in large oak casks (botti), followed by an additional period of aging in bottle before release.

Food Pairing Suggestions for GAJA Barbaresco:

• Roast Duck with Cherry or Fig Sauce
  The sweet-savory glaze complements the wine’s red fruit and floral tones.
• Veal Milanese
  A classic northern Italian dish that highlights the wine’s elegance and acidity.
• Mushroom and Truffle Pasta
  Earthy flavors like porcini and truffle resonate with the wine’s subtle forest floor character.
• Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
  A refined meat dish that pairs perfectly with the wine’s structure and spice notes.
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano or Robiola Cheese
  Savory, nutty cheeses balance the Barbaresco’s tannins and enhance its complexity.
• Beetroot Carpaccio with Goat Cheese
  A lighter, yet flavor-packed option that plays well with the wine’s acidity and aromatic finesse.