Color: Garnet Aroma: The nose is almost sensual in its complexity, with aromas of forest fruits, plums, licorice, mineral and coffee scents. Taste: Long, complex finish with fine, silk-like tannins and good acidity; dense structure, full of super-ripe fruit. Gaja's 2003 Barbaresco may well challenge its bigger siblings as the most successful of these new releases. Made in a style that combines expressive aromatics, the ripeness of the vintage and classic structure, it is an awesome effort. Though...

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 167

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 09/30/06

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate

Rating for Italy-Piedmont: 90 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>