1982 Gaja Barbaresco
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While working on this report, I had lunch with Gaia Gaja while she was visiting Denver, Colorado, and she brought a bottle of 1982 Barbaresco. Showing how beautifully these wines age, this gorgeous Barbaresco was still ruby to the rim and offers a classic, mature bouquet of dried cherries, leafy herbs, tobacco, and spice. Medium-bodied, seamless, and elegant, yet still packed with sweet fruit, it’s glorious Barbaresco drinking at point. It should have no issues keeping for another decade, but there’s no need to delay gratification.
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The Wine Advocate
Jeb Dunnuck
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Gaja’s 1982 Barbaresco was surprisingly dense, powerful and brooding but in such a sweet spot on this night.
The 1982 Barbaresco can be a beautiful wine, but this bottle was somewhat advanced and showed signs of slight oxidation.
The 1982 Gaja Barbaresco can be a beautiful wine, but this bottle was somewhat advanced and showed signs of slight oxidation. Antonio Galloni, In the Cellar # 0805.
About the producer
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.