Gaja   Barbaresco DOCG

2017 Barbaresco DOCG

By Gaja

2017 Barbaresco DOCG from Gaja, Rest of the World

A noble quest in the firmament of Italy's historic wine landscape, the 2017 Barbaresco DOCG from Gaja, turns a new leaf in the chronicles of fine wines from Italy. Drawing from his ancestors' knowledge and encrusting it with groundbreaking techniques, Angelo Gaja is renowned for adding a distinctive layer to the narrative of Piedmont’s wine culture.

 

Unveiling the Grace of 2017

In referencing the 2017 Barbaresco DOCG from Gaja itself, the vintage possesses a captivating allure that far outreaches its predecessors. Riding on the rhythms of one of Italy's most amiable seasons, 2017 was considered favorable, presenting climatic consistencies that fostered an invigorating maturation process.

Poured into a glass, this Barbaresco boasts an illustrious garnet hue hinting at the depth of experience awaiting the pallet. Keen noses may discern a fragrant melange of cherries, roses and truffles underscored by whispers of exotic spices.

 

Appreciating the Dance of Flavours

The poetry ensues as one explores its taste profile; the cultured wine investor would appreciate how harmoniously notes of red fruits play alongside structures of delicate tannins and refreshing acidity. It is the balancing act between these robust flavours and subtleties that separate this embodiment from other vintages.

This yielding wine not only celebrates its origins but also encapsulates the transformative journey where traditional viticulture intertwines seamlessly with innovative methods.

 

The 2017 Vintage: A Smart Consideration

A contemplative sip would validate why investing in this captivating vintage could be a sagacious decision for the discerning connoisseur. The 2017 Barbaresco DOCG showcases Gaja's formidable capacity to adapt, innovate and embrace the idiosyncrasies of each passing year, creating a wine narrative that is eternally riveting.

In summary, one does not merely consume the 2017 Barbaresco DOCG from Gaja - they partake in a vintage brimming with history, honed skill, and an unwavering guarantee of top-tier Italian craftsmanship. This wine is the epitome of a well-educated investment, promising a prospective return as hearty as its unique fuller-bodied composition.

Market price (GBP)

£1,650.00

12x75cl

Highest score

95

POP score

110

Scores and tasting notes

95

The Gaja 2017 Barbaresco is nuanced and delicate with ever-expanding aromatic intensity that amply fills the balloon of your glass. The wine takes a little while to open fully, and it slowly releases forest berry, powdered licorice, toasted aniseed, spearmint, dried lavender and rosemary essence to build a lasting bouquet. The mouthfeel is streamlined and almost steely, with an extremely linear approach that adds to its length and persistency. The tannins are tucked into the wine's delicate fiber, but you do feel the extra textural firmness of the hot vintage nonetheless. As we have seen in past vintages, more definition is added by a pretty mineral note that is a common thread in these wines from Gaja. Production is 38,000 bottles.

Monica Larner - The Wine Advocate, 23 July 2020

Vintage performance