Gaja San Lorenzo 2016 Barbaresco DOCG 100% Nebbiolo 0.75L

Gaja San Lorenzo 2016 - Legendary Barbaresco Cru

Gaja San Lorenzo 2016 is one of Italy's most iconic and prestigious wines, produced by the legendary Gaja winery in Piedmont. This Barbaresco comes from the historic San Lorenzo cru, made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes.

Gaja - A Global Legend

Gaja is one of the most prestigious and iconic wineries in the world, founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja. Under the visionary leadership of Angelo Gaja, the winery revolutionized Piedmontese enology, elevating Barbaresco and Barolo wines to levels of global excellence. Angelo Gaja is considered one of the most influential winemakers of the 20th century.

San Lorenzo Cru - Unique Terroir

The San Lorenzo vineyard is one of Gaja's three historic crus in Barbaresco, along with Sori Tildin and Costa Russi. This unique cru, with south-west exposure and limestone soils, produces Barbarescos of great structure, elegance, and exceptional aging potential. San Lorenzo is known for its power and longevity.

Complex Sensory Profile

It presents intense and complex aromas of ripe black cherries, roses, violets, tar, oriental spices, earthy notes of mushrooms and truffles, and mineral touches. On the palate, it is powerful and structured, with firm but silky tannins, vibrant, perfectly integrated acidity, and an extraordinarily long and persistent finish.

Innovation and Tradition

Angelo Gaja pioneered the introduction of French oak barrels in the maturation of Piedmontese wines, revolutionizing the region's enology. Gaja combines innovation with deep respect for tradition and terroir.

2016 Vintage - A Quality Year

The 2016 vintage in Piedmont was a vintage of excellent quality, characterized by balanced climatic conditions that allowed for optimal ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes, resulting in wines of great structure and elegance.

Collector's Wine

Gaja San Lorenzo is a collector's wine highly sought after by connoisseurs worldwide. It is a wine for special occasions that represents the best of Piedmont.

Food Pairing

Ideal to accompany noble red meats, brasato al Barolo, game, white truffles from Alba, risotto with porcini mushrooms, and aged cheeses.

Aging Potential

This Barbaresco has enormous aging potential, able to evolve magnificently for 20-30 years or more under proper storage conditions.

Capacity: 750ml | Region: Barbaresco, Piedmont | Country: Italy | Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo | Cru: San Lorenzo