Angelo Gaja

The ruby red Sito Moresco is fresh and fruity. In the bouquet aromas of ripe cherries, berries, underlined by fine spice notes. The rich taste spreads out powerfully with densely woven tannin, mineral in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

Rossj Bass - named after Angelo Gajas daughter Rossana: Bright golden yellow, fine bouquet of citrus fruits and meadow flowers with a delicate honey note. Elegant on the palate and of remarkable depth, complexity and length. SUPERIORE.DE

Rossj Bass - named after Angelo Gajas daughter Rossana: Bright golden yellow, fine bouquet of citrus fruits and meadow flowers with a delicate honey note. Elegant on the palate and of remarkable depth, complexity and length. SUPERIORE.DE

Rossj Bass - named after Angelo Gajas daughter Rossana: Bright golden yellow, fine bouquet of citrus fruits and meadow flowers with a delicate honey note. Elegant on the palate and of remarkable depth, complexity and length. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep Barolo: Ruby red, intense bouquet of ripe berries and fruits, with some tar, on the palate very powerful and very complex of cherries and spices. With an elegant structure and perfectly balanced tannins, it presents itself as an extremely impressive wine. A real Gaja just! SUPERIORE.DE

Deep ruby red. Aromatic nose of rose petals, musk, blackcurrant and oak smoke. On the palate, lush and yet very classic of liquorice, small red berries, some coffee beans, then gripping, precise tannin with a fine mineral vein, long. Great ageing potential and a wonderful Nebbiolo from a great vintage! SUPERIORE.DE

Alteni di Brassica - its namealteni, stone walls that border the vineyards and brassicaa yellow spring flower of the region do not indicate a wallflower existence. Rather, they are synonymous with the region's first Sauvignon Blanc, which Angelo Gaja has been cultivating since 1983. A highly elegant wine, which convinces with an aromatic bouquet, fine fruit, much depth and beautiful length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Langhe Alteni di Brassica (a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc) offers tonic freshness, zesty citrus, white peach and crushed oyster shell. The harvest came early in this hot growing season with the grapes coming off the vines as early as August 17th. That early picking date served to keep the aromas fresh and the fruit crunchy. Gaia Gaja tells me that the fruit was super concentrated in this vintage, and the clusters were so small she called them "bonsai grapes." In addition to the concentrated aromas, the wine also shows a level of freshness that comes as a very pleasant surprise. Evidently, the acidity was also concentrated into those tiny berries." Robert Parker

"Gaja's 2017 Alteni di Brassica (Sauvignon) is bright, crisp and also wonderfully nuanced, with lovely textural depth that gives the wine its classy personality. Green orchard fruit, mint, sage and white flowers all grace an expressive Sauvignon that is varietally expressive, without veering either into the realm of the vegetal or the excessively rich. In other words, it is a wine with terrific balance and plenty of class." Vinous

Alteni di Brassica - its namealteni, stone walls that border the vineyards and brassicaa yellow spring flower of the region does not indicate any wallflower existence. Rather, they are synonymous with the first Sauvignon Blanc in the region, which Angelo Gaja has cultivated since 1983. A highly elegant wine, which convinces with an aromatic bouquet, fine fruit, much depth and beautiful length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here is a crisp and zesty wine that is easy to drink—and easy to read, thanks to its inherent simplicity and transparency. The 2016 Langhe Alteni di Brassica is a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc that did not do malolactic fermentation. One third of the mass ages in stainless steel and the rest sees contact with natural barrel for a crisp and lighthearted expression of this fragrant grape. The cool growing conditions of the vintage contribute to the tangy freshness of this pretty wine." Robert Parker

This shows white stones, flint, grass, green apples, herbs and preserved lemons. The palate shows great interplay between minerals and stone-fruit flesh. Medium to full body, very precise acidity and a taut finish.

Alteni di Brassica - its name "alteni", stone walls that border the vineyards and "brassica", a yellow spring flower of the region, does not at all suggest a wallflower. Rather, they are synonymous with the region's first Sauvignon Blanc, which Angelo Gaja has been cultivating since 1983. A highly elegant wine, which convinces with an aromatic bouquet, fine fruit, much depth and beautiful length. SUPERIORE.DE

Barbaresco of Gaja with floral aromas, notes of light red fruits, menthol and liquorice. Very clear and full-bodied taste, great fruit. Classically built with remarkable elegance. The tannins are still lively and, like every year, require a little patience. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby garnet. Dense and very present nose, rich notes of ripe peach, some rhubarb, then raspberry. A lot of sweet, ripe fruit, after dark cherries and raspberries, opens with present, dense tannin, builds up long, in the finale firm pressure." Falstaff

"Seductive scent of stone fruit, herbs and blossoms. Perfectly balanced on the palate, the acidity presents itself accentuated, the tannins are robust, in the finish mineral-salty aromas in combination with a lot of fruit and finesse." Vinum

"The 2015 Barbaresco was to be bottled a week after I tasted this sample for review. Gaia Gaja was waiting for the right moon before commencing bottling. This vintage is not unlike the 2005 growing season that saw a good amount of rain in spring and scorching heat in the summer. The risk of downy mildew made vintners extra vigilant. Although the 2015 vintage was not ideal for color fixing Nebbiolo (indeed, this wine is slightly less intense in terms of its color saturation), it did prove an important year for power, structure and dry extract. This is a full and generous expression with a fine, loose texture and rich fruit flavors." Robert Parker

"Meticulous vineyard work on the 14 parcels that are the source of this blend has given outstanding results. The aromatic nose is packed with generous ripe red fruits, and it's beautifully polished and stylish. The palate is rich, full-bodied and rounded. There's concentration and power, and it's very spicy and assertive, with impressive punch and drive. Truly imposing." Decanter

"Gaja's 2015 Barbaresco is gorgeous. Deep, pliant and resonant, the 2015 exudes class from the very first taste. Today, the aromatics are not especially open or expressive, but it is the wine's depth and overall sense of harmony that really carry the day. Hints of orange peel, spice and rosewater give the 2015 an exotic aromatic top register that is hugely appealing. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gem. The 2015 is a wonderfully complete and harmonious wine, but it really does need a few years in the cellar to fully unwind." Antonio Galloni

"A rich and layered Barbaresco with cedar and plums, as well as light leather and rose aromas that follow to a full yet balanced palate and a chewy finish. Very polished. Drink in 2020, but already beautiful." James Suckling

"A combination of savory and fruit elements, this red reveals cherry, berry, eucalyptus, menthol, tar and mineral flavors. Firms up, with monolithic tannins locking this tight. Patience is required." Wine Spectator

A complex and multi-layered classic by the old master of Nebbiolo from Piedmont. In the nose cedar wood, plum, red fruits, undergrowth and some rose fragrance. Balanced, spicy taste, the tannins firm and the finish precise and long. This muscular monument of a red wine needs a few more years of bottle maturation, with a little patience it will turn into pure elegance! SUPERIORE.DE

"I tasted this wine over two sittings, one at the winery and one at my home office a few weeks later. Although I can't claim any extraordinary differences between the two sessions, I noticed a few minimal shifts that are essential to understanding the wine's future aging ability. The 2016 Barbaresco starts off slow at first, showing a small margin of aromatic evolution in the glass. But come back two hours later, and you can almost hear the soft sounds of the symphony playing just below the surface. The 2016 vintage is characterized by the solid intensity and firmness of its aromas, which transcend fruit and veer toward balsamic herb, licorice, tar and smoke instead. The tannins offer a moment of sweetness and softness, before you are aware of their undeniable firmness. In all, there is a certain glossiness or satiny quality to the mouthfeel that underlines the wine's carefully crafted integration. I would describe this as a classic and also a somewhat austere Barbaresco that fully deserves extra cellar time to stretch those tight muscles and grow in volume. This wine will award those who wait." Robert Parker

"This gorgeous red evokes rose, strawberry, raspberry and cherry fruit, shaded by tobacco, tar and wild thyme notes. Pure, sleek and intense, with a firm base of tannins and vibrant acidity for support. This should evolve beautifully. Be patient." Wine Spectator

"Gaja's 2016 Barbaresco is positively stellar. A wine of poise and grace, the 2016 has so much to offer. Expressive spice and floral notes open up first, but what really stands out is the wine's nuance and delineation. There is a sense of translucency to the 2016 that is impossible to miss. Sweet red cherry, mint, cinnamon and rose petal develop in the glass, adding further shades of nuance. Quite simply, the 2016 is one of the very finest Gaja Barbarescos in recent memory. This is such a gorgeous wine. Don't miss it" Vinous

Complex and multi-layered classic from the old master of Nebbiolo from Piedmont. In the nose cedar wood, plum, red fruit, undergrowth and a little rose scent. Balanced, spicy taste, the tannins firm and the finish precise and long. This muscular monument of a red wine absolutely needs some more years of bottle maturity, with a little patience it will turn into pure elegance! SUPERIORE.DE

"Fragrant and refined, this opens with heady scents of wild berry, rose petal, camphor and underbrush. Elegantly structured, the polished palate offers ripe Marasca cherry, blood orange and star anise framed in taut, fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"The Gaja 2017 Barbaresco is nuanced and delicate with ever-expanding aromatic intensity that amply fills the balloon of your glass. The wine takes a little while to open fully, and it slowly releases forest berry, powdered licorice, toasted aniseed, spearmint, dried lavender and rosemary essence to build a lasting bouquet. The mouthfeel is streamlined and almost steely, with an extremely linear approach that adds to its length and persistency. The tannins are tucked into the wine's delicate fiber, but you do feel the extra textural firmness of the hot vintage nonetheless. As we have seen in past vintages, more definition is added by a pretty mineral note that is a common thread in these wines from Gaja." Robert Parker

"Glorious aromas of flowers, crushed berries, strawberries and dried herbs. Some tea. Full-bodied and layered with a wonderfully curated, polished tannin structure and backbone. Give it three or four years to soften. Try after 2023." James Suckling