{"title":"Gaja","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaja is the name that carried Barbaresco onto the world stage and made fine Italian wine impossible to ignore. This family estate in Piedmont has been a byword for precision and ageing potential for generations, and its Nebbiolo is measured against the very best in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom 1859 Barbaresco roots to a modern revolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiovanni Gaja founded the house in 1859 in the village of Barbaresco, but it was his great-grandson Angelo Gaja who changed everything. From 1961 he cut yields, brought in French barriques and bottled the estate's finest parcels on their own, creating the single-vineyard crus Sorì San Lorenzo, Sorì Tildìn and Costa Russi. That work reshaped how the world saw \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piedmont\"\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/a\u003e and turned \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebbiolo\"\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/a\u003e into a grape collectors chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe signature wines and the Gaja style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect scent and structure rather than weight: rose, cherry, tar and dried herbs over firm, fine tannins built to age. The three crus spent years labelled Langhe Nebbiolo before returning to Barbaresco with the 2013 vintage, and Angelo also revived Barolo with Sperss and Conteisa, then made his point about French grapes with the Cabernet-based Darmagi. The reach now extends across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italy\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e to Tuscany, with Brunello from Pieve Santa Restituta in Montalcino and the Bolgheri estate Ca'Marcanda. Daughter Gaia Gaja leads today, and every bottle sits among the most sought-after \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGaja wine FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Gaja so famous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelo Gaja dragged Piedmont into the modern era with lower yields, single-vineyard bottlings and meticulous cellar work, proving Nebbiolo could stand beside the great wines of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Gaja's crus Barbaresco or Langhe Nebbiolo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, at different times. From 1996 the three crus were labelled Langhe Nebbiolo, then returned to Barbaresco DOCG with the 2013 vintage. Older bottles carry the Langhe name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food suits Gaja wines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReach for depth and savour: truffle risotto, braised beef, game and aged hard cheeses. The tannin and acidity love rich, slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gaja-barbaresco-2017","title":"Gaja Barbaresco 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaja Barbaresco 2017 is a benchmark expression of Nebbiolo from one of Piedmont’s most celebrated names. Sourced from 14 distinct vineyards around Barbaresco and Treiso, it captures the depth, precision, and elegance that have made Barbaresco the signature wine of the Gaja family for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows the classic pale ruby hue of Nebbiolo, with a graceful transparency that hints at its structure and finesse. The nose is layered and refined, offering red cherry, wild berry, rose petal, and dried herbs, with subtle notes of spice, earth, and wood.\n\nThe palate is poised and vibrant, with bright acidity, firm tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish. The blend of parcels brings remarkable balance and complexity, giving the wine both immediate appeal and the structure to evolve beautifully over time. It has excellent aging potential and will continue to gain depth and nuance with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade entirely from Nebbiolo grown in 14 vineyards across Barbaresco and Treiso, the wine reflects a careful mosaic of sites at 250–330 meters above sea level. The vines average around 40 years of age, and the very low yields contribute concentration and intensity. Each parcel is harvested and vinified separately, with fermentation in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation and 12 months of maturation in 225-liter barriques before blending and an additional 12 months in large oak casks (botti).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a superb match for classic Piedmont dishes such as truffle risotto, tajarin with meat sauce, roasted veal, braised beef, game birds, and aged cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for at least 1–2 hours when young to allow the aromatics and tannins to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaja is one of Italy’s most influential wine estates and a defining force in Barbaresco. Across generations, the family has helped elevate the region’s reputation internationally, combining tradition with precision viticulture and modern cellar practices. Their Barbaresco remains the estate’s most important wine and one of the most recognized expressions of Nebbiolo in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252011913553,"sku":"FW-3079","price":267.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/0600841_gaja_barbaresco.png?v=1783442789"},{"product_id":"gaja-barbaresco-2016-dobbeltmagnum","title":"Gaja Barbaresco 2016 Dobbeltmagnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaja Barbaresco 2016 is one of the great benchmark expressions of Nebbiolo from Piemonte, presented here in a double magnum that is ideal for extended aging and special occasions. Crafted from fruit across 14 of GAJA’s finest vineyard sites around Barbaresco and Treiso, it combines precision, depth, and the unmistakable elegance that has made GAJA a reference producer for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows the classic translucent garnet hue of Barbaresco, with the structure and brightness that Nebbiolo lovers look for. The aroma is finely layered and serious, unfolding slowly with balsamic herbs, licorice, tar, smoke, and subtle red fruit at the core.\n\nOn the palate, it is polished yet firmly built, with a satiny texture that gradually gives way to taut tannins and impressive concentration. The 2016 vintage is especially suited to cellaring, and this is a wine that will continue to gain harmony, volume, and complexity over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo sourced from 14 vineyards totaling 21.4 hectares around Barbaresco and Treiso, at 250 to 330 meters above sea level, with vines averaging around 40 years of age. The low yields and the blending of different parcels are central to the wine’s balance and complexity, with each vineyard harvested and vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation and 12 months of aging in barriques, before the final blend is assembled and matured for a further 12 months in larger oak casks (botti).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest served with richly flavored dishes such as braised veal, roast game, truffle risotto, mushroom pasta, or aged cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting for several hours is recommended, especially in its youth, to help the wine open up and soften its firm tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGAJA is one of the most influential wineries in Italy, and Angelo Gaja is widely credited with helping redefine the quality standards of Piemonte and modern Italian wine. 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Since the 1960s, Gaja has been a driving force in elevating Piedmont from a local stronghold to an international fine‑wine icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Gaja Barbaresco 2021 offers a luminous, medium ruby color with garnet reflections beginning to form at the rim. The nose is finely etched and expressive, opening with aromas of wild cherry, cranberry and pomegranate, followed by rose petals, violet, blood orange, sweet spices, licorice and a subtle hint of cedar and tobacco from careful oak aging.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is precise and layered, with a vibrant core of red berries and sour cherry framed by savory notes of tea leaf, dried herbs and minerality. The tannins are firm yet silkily textured—very much in the Gaja style—supported by fresh, mouthwatering acidity that keeps the wine long and focused on the finish. Still youthful, the 2021 vintage has significant aging potential; stored properly, it should evolve beautifully for 15–20 years, gaining complexity, truffle notes and tertiary nuances while retaining its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from estate vineyards in the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Gaja Barbaresco 2021 reflects the region’s classic mix of calcareous marl, limestone and clay soils on rolling hills exposed to cooling Alpine breezes. These conditions, combined with a continental climate, deliver slow, even ripening and exceptional aromatic detail in Nebbiolo. Grapes are hand‑harvested parcel by parcel to ensure optimal maturity and strict selection. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in temperature‑controlled stainless steel, followed by aging in a combination of barriques and larger casks (botte) to integrate tannins and enhance complexity without overwhelming the wine’s intrinsic character. The result is a Barbaresco that marries traditional structure with modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaja Barbaresco 2021 is a superb partner for refined dishes such as truffle risotto, tajarin pasta with butter and sage, veal roast, ossobuco, braised lamb shank, game birds, and mature hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or aged Pecorino. It also shines with earthy mushroom dishes and slow‑cooked ragùs. Serve at 16–18°C in large Burgundy or Nebbiolo stems to allow the aromas to unfold fully. Decanting for 1–2 hours in its youth is recommended to soften the tannins and reveal the wine’s floral and spice complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1859 in the heart of Barbaresco, the Gaja estate is widely regarded as one of Italy’s most influential and pioneering wineries. Under the visionary leadership of Angelo Gaja from the 1960s onward, the domaine helped revolutionize Piedmontese wine, introducing stricter fruit selection, lower yields and meticulous cellar practices that raised Barbaresco and Barolo to international prominence. Gaja’s wines are now among the most sought‑after in the world, consistently earning top scores and playing a defining role in the global perception of Italian fine wine. 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The Sorì Tildìn vineyard was first bottled separately by Gaja in the 1970s and has since become a benchmark for collectors and Nebbiolo lovers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 Sorì Tildìn shows a luminous garnet core with delicate brick hues at the rim, typical of fine Nebbiolo even in its youth. The nose is strikingly pure and layered: rose petals, violet, and red cherry unfold alongside wild strawberry, blood orange zest, sweet spices, licorice, and a hint of graphite and underbrush.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is both silky and tightly coiled, with precise red and dark berry fruit framed by finely etched tannins. Flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, and plum are intertwined with notes of fennel seed, tobacco leaf, and subtle vanilla and cedar from barrel aging. The finish is long, savory, and mineral-driven, with lingering floral and spice tones. The 2021 vintage shows excellent freshness and tension, suggesting a long life ahead; expect this wine to evolve beautifully over 15–25 years, gaining truffle, leather, and more complex tertiary notes with time in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorì Tildìn is a steep, sun-drenched cru in Barbaresco, with vines rooted in calcareous clay and sandy marl that give both aromatic lift and remarkable finesse to Nebbiolo. The warm, south-facing exposure helps the grapes reach perfect ripeness while preserving the variety’s hallmark acidity. Gaja harvests the vineyard by hand, parcel by parcel, selecting only the healthiest, ripest bunches. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, with careful maceration to extract fine tannins and aromatic complexity rather than brute power. The wine is then aged in a combination of small French barriques and larger oak casks, typically for around two years, allowing oak to frame—but never dominate—the vineyard character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Barbaresco is a natural partner for refined, savory dishes: think veal roast, braised beef (brasato al Barolo–style preparations), roasted lamb, pigeon, or duck with herbs. Classic Piedmontese pairings such as tajarin pasta with butter and white truffle, porcini risotto, or aged cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano and mature Taleggio also work beautifully. Serve at 16–18°C; in its youth, the 2021 benefits from at least 1.5–2 hours in a decanter to open the bouquet and soften the tannins. As the wine matures, a gentle decant to remove sediment shortly before serving is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1859 in Barbaresco, Gaja is one of Italy’s most influential and revered wine estates, credited with helping elevate Piedmont—and Barbaresco in particular—to global prestige. Under Angelo Gaja, the winery pioneered single-vineyard bottlings, modernized viticulture and cellar practices, and proved that Nebbiolo from Barbaresco could rival the world’s greatest wines for longevity and complexity. 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It is best enjoyed young for its energy and aromatic purity, though a short period of cellaring may allow the aromas to broaden further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced under the Gaja Ca’Marcanda label in Tuscany, Vistamare draws on coastal-influenced terroir that supports aromatic ripeness while preserving freshness. The blend of Fiano, Vermentino, and Viognier is crafted to highlight each variety’s strengths, with careful harvesting and precise vinification aimed at maintaining clarity, texture, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent partner for seafood, grilled fish, shellfish, light pasta dishes, fresh salads, and vegetable-based Mediterranean cuisine. 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Fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savoury finish may be accompanied by notes of spice, dried herbs and well-integrated oak. As a mature wine, it is best enjoyed now, although storage history and bottle condition will be decisive; decanting should be gentle to separate any sediment while preserving its delicate aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarmagi is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the Langhe hills around Gaja’s home territory in Barbaresco, Piedmont—rather than Tuscany, as the listing indicates. The vineyard was planted during a period when international varieties were still unconventional in the area, giving the wine particular historical significance. The grapes are harvested by hand and traditionally vinified with careful extraction before maturation in French oak barriques, followed by extended bottle ageing. 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