Gaja's 1993 Barbarescos (he declassified all his crus in 1991 and 1992) are good, but anyone expecting a level of quality matching what he obtained in 1988, 1989, and 1990 will be disappointed. The wines are more compact and downsized compared to the three aforementioned vintages. For example, the 1993 Barbaresco exhibits a medium ruby color, an attractive nose of cherries and spice, medium body, good acidity, moderate tannin, and a lean, compact feel on the palate. It lacks the aromatic and flavor dimension obtained in a great year. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907