Gaja’s Barbaresco is often regarded as Piemonte's shining star. Barbaresco would not have the reputation it has today if it were not for this wine, and every year it sets the standard that others aspire to.
 
2021 is a very exciting vintage indeed and the best since the fabled 2016 - Antonio Galloni of Vinous wrote in October 2023: “It is too early to have a complete view of the 2021s, as so many wines have not been released yet. The wines I have tasted so far suggest an outstanding to potentially profound vintage in the making. The 2021s are marvellously complete wines that offer a captivating mix of energy, structure, depth and plenty of site character. Many producers opted for longer macerations in 2021 than in 2020, another harbinger of a high quality vintage. Last year, in my article Piedmont Within Reach, I wrote: Two thousand twenty-one appears to be that rare year in which conditions were close to ideal for all the main red grapes. The 2021s have gorgeous aromatics, beautiful, vibrant fruit and often exceptional balance. I feel the same way today.”

Crafted from 14 different sites from across Barbaresco, with the aim of showcasing the very best that the region can produce, the 2021 Barbaresco displays incredible aromatics and a wonderfully balanced palate of pure red fruits, super fine tannin and refreshing acidity, this is undoubtedly a future classic. 

N.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.