1997 Gaja Barbaresco DOCG (Very Lightly Scuffed Labels)

"Dark ruby red. Lots of blackberry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a superfresh palate. It is still mouthpuckering, with layers of ripe and powerful tannins. This needs time. --1997 Italian blind retrospective. Best after 2010" 95/100 - Wine Spectator