My favorite of Gaja's 1988 Barbarescos is the 1988 Barbaresco-Sori Tilden. This compelling wine exhibits sweet scents of tobacco, black fruits, coffee, and herbs. There is more body, richness, and weight than in the other Barbarescos, as well as a rich, long, tannic finish. Its size and tannic ferocity suggest that 7-8 years of cellaring is warranted. The wine will last for up to three decades. All of Gaja's 1988 Barbarescos are backward, reserved wines. Even after sitting four days with the corks pulled they exhibited no signs of oxidation. While they should be uncommonly long-lived, I did not see quite the flesh and richness possessed by such vintages as 1985 and 1982. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY.

Round, lush and silky in texture, a powerful wine with cascades of black cherry, plum and blackberry flavors interwoven with spicy, cedary, anise-scented notes. A big wine with generosity and elegance, finishing long and rich. Best to drink after 1995. 830 cases made.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add