| Region of production: | Barbaresco |
| Winery Location: | Barbaresco |
| Year Established: | The family estate was founded in 1859. Angelo Gaja is the fourth generation winemaker, beginning his career with the family winery in 1961. |
Vineyard Holdings
- Gaja estate owns approximately 100 ha in Barbaresco and Serralunga. This does not include other vineyard holdings in Brunello di Montalcino or Bolgheri.
Top Wines Produced
- Barbaresco
- Langhe DOC Costa Russi
- Langhe DOC Sori Tilden
- Lange DOC Sori San Lorenzo
- Langhe DOC Sperss
- Cabernet Darmagi
- Chardonnay Gaia y Rey
Inaugural Vintages
- 1967 for Sori San Lorenzo
- 1970 for Sori Tildin
- 1978 for Costa Russi
- 1984 for Gaia y Rey
- 1988 for Sperss
Average Total Production
- N/A
Summary
Angelo Gaja is an iconic figure in Piemonte. He is credited for his innovative thinking, both in the vineyard and cellar. He was responsible for bringing the practice of barrique ageing to Barbaresco in the 1970’s, and also planting the region’s first Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc of the 20th century. He is also considered a pioneer of single vineyard wines, and consequently, his wines are known for resonating with terrior and opulence.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Gaja was the first to bring the practice of barrique ageing to Piemonte, in 1975. His top red wines spend one year ageing in barrique, following by an additional year in large oak barrel. Wines are fermented in stainless steel.
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