Gaja Barbaresco DOP 2022 MAGNUM

GAJA Barbaresco DOP 2022 is an iconic red wine from the legendary wine house GAJA in Piedmont, Italy. This wine is produced from 100% Nebbiolo and is the house's most famous version of Barbaresco - a wine that has helped put both Barbaresco and GAJA on the international wine map as one of the world's great wines.

The 2022 vintage comes after a series of warm years and has produced a wine with ripe fruit, structure and energy , but still with the classic elegance, nerve and aging ability that GAJA is known for.

Type:

Red wine – 100% Nebbiolo
Area: Barbaresco DOP, Piedmont, Italy
Manufacturer: GAJA
Year: 2022
Alcohol: Approximately 14–14.5%
Ageing: Approximately 24 months in barriques and large oak barrels

Fragrance:

Elegant and complex nose with aromas of cherries, rose petals, dried herbs, licorice, smoke, tea leaves and a touch of spicy oak . Young and intense scent with great depth.

Taste:

Structured and precise with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and silky texture . Tasting notes of red berries, pomegranate, forest floor, tar and mineral finesse . Long and complex aftertaste with clear aging potential.

Serving suggestions:

– Perfect for game, beef, mushrooms, truffles, osso buco and firm, aged cheeses
– Serve at 16–18 °C
– Should be aired for a minimum of 1–2 hours before serving in its youth

Style and character:

– A classic yet modern Barbaresco with a balance between structure and elegance
– Both ready to drink after decanting and very storable (15–25 years)
– GAJA's signature is clear: finesse, purity and terroir expression

In short:

GAJA Barbaresco DOP 2022 is a great wine from a great producer – with depth, nerve and elegance. Combining classic Nebbiolo structure with modern precision , GAJA is a shining example of why GAJA is one of the world’s most respected wine producers. A wine for big moments – or for the cellar .