The house has two single-vineyards offerings, and the 1999 Gaiun Barbaresco is the one which is aged in small barrels. Deep in color, varied on the nose with notes of vanilla, mint, licorice, and caramel, it is concentrated and intense on the palate, backward, and will require more time to come around. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016.
Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405