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Gaja Barbaresco(1997)

One of Italy's great red wines, produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Langhe area of Piedmont. The wine takes its name from the village of its origin.

The nose is almost sensual in its complexity, with aromas of forest fruits, plums, licorice, mineral and coffee scents.

Length/Type of Fermentation:
Fermentation with the skins occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 78°-85°F for three weeks.

Length/Type of Aging:
12 months of barrique aging; 12 months of aging in large oak casks.
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James Suckling
Wine Spectator
95/100
August 2007
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Wine Spectator
12/31/00
95/100
December 2000
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Stephen Tanzer
International Wine Cellar
Issue 93, November/December 2000
91(+?)
August 2007
Good full ruby-red. Superripe aromas of black raspberry, coffee, mint and oak, plus an exotic smoky note of torrefaction. Less complex than the '98 but very concentrated, with surprising acidity giving the wine lovely vinosity. Strong note of dark chocolate in the mouth. Finishes long and juicy, with building tannins.
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