Gaja Barbaresco 1961

100 points James Suckling: "...I was blown away when I drank this amazing bottle of the 1961 Barbaresco last week for my birthday. It was truly magical. On the nose and palate I picked up rose petals, strawberries and dried fruits plus lemon peel undertones. It was medium body with super silky tannins and a creamy texture. It reminded me of a perfect Burgundy but with that soulful character of Piedmont. It grew on the palate with a powerful and tannic undertone, but ended refined and mellow. Over and over again it changed in my glass and ended with a honey, plum, cream, and Christmas pudding character. (6/12/16)"