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9.4

The 2021 Barbaresco is impressive. Intensely aromatic and explosive, the straight Barbaresco shows why 2021 is such a pedigreed vintage. Spice, lavender, sage and mint meld into a core of blue/purplish fruit. A gorgeous, overachieving wine, the 2021 just needs time in bottle. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2024)
— 6 months ago

Shanna Goadner

9.9

Loved this wine!! — 9 months ago

Peter Wassam

8.9

So pleasant. Cherry and red berry and all that jazz, but electric on its feet. The person who just knows everybody at a wedding and has rhythm and moves on the dance floor. Delightful — 4 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

A bit fleshier than previous vintages. The move to less new oak and less time in oak seems focus the wines here a bit, but the house style of nearly opulent dark fruit remains. — 4 years ago

Michelle Sakowicz

9.4

Full body, blend. Smooth — 5 years ago

with Brian

Sabina Dessertine

9.0

Excellent orange wine- preferred slightly cooled, aired out in a decanter — 6 years ago

Kurt Schuster

8.9

After three days they were still enough tart tannins to coat your tongue. Write black and current berry, a little red fruit. Lush with medium acid. A good drink, but I’m still surprised at it’s tightness after three days. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of equal amounts of local red grapes; Caino, Espadeiro and Loueiro, Ruby red color with aromas of red fruits, herb, floral and cigar box notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with tobacco, oak and garden herbs. Medium+ finish, chalky tannins, savory, ending with herbs, spice, cedar and slight fruit, savory. Nice, will continue to age. — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Tucked atop a steep hill in the Langhe is the small village of Barbaresco, home of the GAJA winery. Medium lemon color with aromas of delicate tropical, stone & citrus fruits with herb floral notes, blend of Vermentino and Viognier. On the palate rich pear and peach flavors, nutty herb and spicy notes. Long finish ending with fruit, herbs and generous mineral character. Nice! — 9 months ago

Travis Ladd

9.4

Very interesting, very different. Well crafted. Kinsey really enjoyed it. — 4 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.1

Black cherry, dusty tannin, tar and roses, still surprisingly primary 🌹💥 — 4 years ago

Luis Gorbena

9.0

Lovely wine. Smooth and refreshing for a red. Cherry forward, grassy/earthy on the end. Low tannins make it easy to drink. — 6 years ago

Pete Schork

9.2

Committed to trying more old world wines this year and this is a tasty number to kick that off! Easy drinker, very subtle cherry, not fruity. Definite acid and citrus, light tannins, would go great with red sauce as well as heartier fish. Appealing ruby color. Opened up with some air-time/decanting for sure and would likewise benefit from some cellar time. But a very good vibe even at this young age. — 6 years ago

Bob Eisenbach

9.4

Amazing red and black fruits with silky tannins. — 8 months ago

Gabriele Rotti

9.5

Deg. 2020, amazing 😱😱 — 8 months ago

Carlo Maria Rossotto

9.3

Excellent Barbaresco. Had it as a wine tasting in Barolo with my son Davide and friends Barhah and Hussein! Super Bouquet — 2 years ago

Nate Gosselin

8.9

Refreshing, medium body. Very drinkable. — 4 years ago

Mike Lev

9.0

Linear, tight, cherry. True Nebbiolo. Lovely neive example. — 5 years ago

David D

9.1

Medium bodied, rich and juicy for a Valtellina. Savory & mineral, dried roses, cherries, prune, tobacco, some oak, anise. From Flatiron Wines. — 6 years ago

Chris Borges

9.7

Amazing floral notes, complex palate, wonderful! Enjoyed with a cheese and meat board. — 6 years ago