Overview
'The Queen of Italian Wines'. Nebbiolo on Tortonian marl soils produces wines slightly lighter and more fragrant than Barolo — aged only 2 years (4 for Riserva). Gaja single-vineyard wines — Sorì Tildin, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo — are among Italy's most expensive.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium garnet
- Nose
- Rose, Dried cherry, Raspberry, Violet and Licorice.
- Palate
- Queen to Barolo's King — more fragrant, more feminine, earlier ready. Generally full-bodied, crisp acidity, firm tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Firm4/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Aromas And Notes
RoseDried cherryRaspberryOrange peelVioletLicoriceTarTobaccoTruffleGameLeatherDried rose
Terroir
Continental — Tanaro river moderation, slightly warmer than Barolo.
Tortonian marl-calcareousSandy clay
Food Pairings
White truffleDuck with orangeAged Toma PiemonteseHazelnut desserts
Notable Producers
- Angelo Gaja, founded 1859 - Sorì Tildin
- Produttori del Barbaresco, founded 1958 - Barbaresco Asili Riserva