The 1990 Gaiun Martinenga reveals a deep ruby color (deeper than the 1989), a sweet, cedary, baked nut, red and black fruit-scented nose, an overall sense of elegance and harmony, and lush, medium to full-bodied flavors with sweet, well-integrated tannin. It is a quintessentially elegant example of Barbaresco with stunning flavor concentration and precision. The 1990 di Gresy Barbarescos possess a deeper richness and higher alcohol than the 1989s. They appear to have been made from even riper, more concentrated fruit than the superb 1989s. The Marchesi di Gresy's La Martinenga vineyard is highly regarded by everyone in Barbaresco. This producer vinifies and bottles separately two parcels with La Martinenga called Camp Gros and Gaiun. The vineyard, which abuts both the esteemed Rabaja and Asili vineyards, is entirely owned by di Gresy. The style of wine that emerges is one of extraordinary finesse and elegance. In 1989 and 1990 di Gresy's wines are the finest I have tasted from this estate. In the past their emphasis on medium-weight, forward, lighter Barbarescos has tended to compromise this vineyard's full potential. The 1989s and 1990s, while offering the classic, elegant style favored by Marchesi di Gresy, possess more richness and concentration than preceding years. These are thrilling Barbarescos! Importer: Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL.