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Angelo GajaThe Gaja estate’s qualitative supremacy and cachet are not solely attributable to Angelo. In fact, his father’s 1961 Barbaresco may be the most profound bottling of its designation ever to be produced. The Gaja name represents a legacy of quality that has evolved since the family immigrated from Spain over 300 years ago.

Angelo maintained his family’s high standards of production while inaugurating a new stylistic direction—more often than not through measures that incited controversy. Foremost among these was his inaugural use of barrique in the vinification of his 1975 Barbaresco cuvée. Gaja is widely credited with having instituted this practice, the objective of which is to soften the formidable tannins of the Nebbiolo grape, thereby producing a wine that is richer and more concentrated in its fruit expression than traditional models. Other early efforts included the reduction of crop size, shortened pruning of Nebbiolo vines, and decreased fermentation periods.

The 1967 debut release of Sorì San Lorenzo began his pioneering work with the vinification of single-vineyard wines. This was succeeded by two additional crus, Sorì Tildin (1970) and Costa Russi (1978), both of which derive from the Roncagliette Vineyard. Each member of this legendary trio is both recognized for achieving a substantive period of maturation and avidly sought on the collector’s market, where all invariably enjoy a substantive degree of appreciation. Gaja didn’t stop there, however, going on to defy Piemonte’s varietal protocol by relaunching Cabernet Sauvignon’s presence in the region after nearly a century-long absence, a revolutionary act captured in the vineyard’s name, Darmagi— meaning“what a pity”—the expression his father would utter when he passed by the spot, formerly a Nebbiolo site. He continued to elicit unrest and disapprobation through his dedicated planting of Chardonnay in the Gaia & Rey Vineyard (1981), the source of his now famous eponymous bottling. This was followed shortly thereafter by a vineyard for Sauvignon Blanc—Alteni di Brassica.
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Gaja Darmagi 1998, 375ml Gaja Darmagi 1999, 375ml
Our Price: $125.00
Our Price: $125.00
Gaja Darmagi 1998 Gaja Darmagi 1999
This intense, dark red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (95%), Merlot (3%), and Cabernet Franc (2%).  Concentrated on the nose and palate, with expansive and complex layers, this beautiful wine marries the distinct terroir of Piemonte with the engaging personalities of its international contributors. This intense, dark red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (95%), Merlot (3%), and Cabernet Franc (2%). Concentrated on the nose and palate, with expansive and complex layers, this beautiful wine marries the distinct terroir of Piemonte with the engaging personalities of its international contributors
Gaja Sperss 1999, 750ml Gaja Conteisa 2004, 750ml
Our Price: $125.00
Our Price: $239.00
Gaja Sperss 1999 Gaja Conteisa 2004
A bold burgundy color with hints of earth and spice on the nose. The palate offers earth, black cherries and tar. A long finish completes the package.
Gaja Sori Tildin 2003, 750ml Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2003, 750ml
Our Price: $322.90
Our Price: $322.90
Gaja Sori Tildin 2003 Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2003
Of the three Gaja single-vineyard Barbaresco wines, Sori Tildin displays the roundest tasting profile, with a rich body, subtle texture, and fine, ripe tannins. Extraordinary aging potential 40+ years in outstanding vintages. Gaja's Sori San Lorenzo is the dark one of the trio, prone to intense brooding and a rather backward-looking view of things. The first of the crus to be bottled individually (1967), Sori San Lorenzo typically requires the most patience of the three bottlings, despite the fact that it often belies its restraint in aromatic effusiveness.  Of Gaja is single-vineyard Barbarescos, the Sori San Lorenzo is the most concentrated, powerful and austere, demanding time to fully realize its potential.
Gaja Costa Russi 2003, 750ml Gaja Costa Russi 2000, 375ml
Our Price: $322.90
Our Price: $400.00
Gaja Costa Russi 2003 Gaja Costa Russi 2000
Costa Russi, which was the third cru Barbaresco to take its place in the portfolio (1978), inspires a new lexicon, headlined by terms such as accessible, overt, and generous. Elegance and crystal purity characterize this complex and densely woven wine, which possesses an aging potential of decades. From the 1996 vintage on, Costa Russi has been classified as Langhe DOC, and not listed as Barbaresco DOCG due to the addition of Barbera. Perhaps the most influential individual in Italian wines over the last 30 years has been Angelo Gaja. Strikingly profound and often fit to live for decades, Gaja's wines display opulence and elegance. When collectors consider Italian wines for their cellar, Gaja is one of the first names they purchase. His wines (along with those of his father and grandfather) have a long-established track record, insuring the wines will perform well when opened, as well as on the auction block. Costa Russi, which was the third cru Barbaresco to take its place in the portfolio (1978), inspires a new lexicon, headlined by terms such as accessible, overt, and generous. Elegance and crystal purity characterize this complex and densely woven wine, which possesses an aging potential of decades. From the 1996 vintage on, Costa Russi has been classified as Langhe DOC, and not listed as Barbaresco DOCG due to the addition of Barbera.
Gaja Costa Russi 2005, 750ml Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2005, 750ml
Our Price: $475.00
Our Price: $475.00
Gaja Costa Russi 2005 Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2005
Costa Russi, which was the third cru Barbaresco to take its place in the portfolio (1978), inspires a new lexicon, headlined by terms such as accessible, overt, and generous. Elegance and crystal purity characterize this complex and densely woven wine, which possesses an aging potential of decades. From the 1996 vintage on, Costa Russi has been classified as Langhe DOC, and not listed as Barbaresco DOCG due to the addition of Barbera. Gaja's Sori San Lorenzo is the dark one of the trio, prone to intense brooding and a rather backward-looking view of things. The first of the crus to be bottled individually (1967), Sori San Lorenzo typically requires the most patience of the three bottlings, despite the fact that it often belies its restraint in aromatic effusiveness.  Of Gaja's single-vineyard Barbarescos, the Sori San Lorenzo is the most concentrated, powerful and austere, demanding time to fully realize its potential.
Gaja Sori Tildin 2005, 750ml Gaja Barbaresco 1961, 750ml
Our Price: $475.00
Our Price: $595.00
Gaja Sori Tildin 2005 Gaja Barbaresco 1961
Of the three Gaja single-vineyard Barbaresco wines, Sori Tildin displays the roundest tasting profile, with a rich body, subtle texture, and fine, ripe tannins. Extraordinary aging potential 40+ years in outstanding vintages. Though Gaja is considered a pioneer for his work in the vinification of single-vineyard wines—Sorì San Lorenzo, Sorì Tilden, and Costa Russi—his straight Barbaresco bottling remains a classic representation of traditional Barbaresco, one that is crafted for long-term aging.
Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 1982, 750ml Gaja Sori Tildin 2005, 3000ml
Our Price: $601.43
Our Price: $1,092.00
Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 1982 Gaja Sori Tildin 2005
Gaja's Sori San Lorenzo is the dark one of the trio, prone to intense brooding and a rather backward-looking view of things. The first of the crus to be bottled individually (1967), Sori San Lorenzo typically requires the most patience of the three bottlings, despite the fact that it often belies its restraint in aromatic effusiveness.  Of Gaja's single-vineyard Barbarescos, the Sori San Lorenzo is the most concentrated, powerful and austere, demanding time to fully realize its potential. Sorì Tildin, Gaja’s second cru Barbaresco, was named after Angelo’s grandmother, Clotilde Rey. Known to the family as Tildin, she was an incisive woman who ran the Gaja cellar on the fundamental principles of quality and diligence. Sorì Tildin faces west to southwest at an altitude of 270 meters. Fermentation typically lasts 15-20 days. The wines are then placed in barrique for malolactic fermentation and remain their for a year before spending another 12 months in large casks. Of the three Gaja single-vineyard Barbaresco wines, Sorì Tildin displays the roundest tasting profile, with a rich body, subtle texture, and fine, ripe tannins. Extraordinary aging potential—40+ years in outstanding vintages.
   
 
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