Angelo Gaja

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

"Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The wine presents pristine and sharply delineated tones of exotic fruit, peach and white rose. Fruit is sourced in Barbaresco and in Serralunga d'Alba. This wine delivers a bright spot of acidity that was shaped by the steep diurnal temperature shifts that characterized the tail end of the growing season. Much work has been achieved in the vineyards to optimize farming and to ensure that ripening does not advance too quickly or with too much alcohol. This wine will be released at the end of July 2017 and I tasted it just before bottling." Robert Parker

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

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

"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

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.

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

Gaja's daughter Gaia and her grandmother Rey with her name were the godfathers of this wine: Gaia & Rey lies in the glass like a golden jewel and unfolds a balsamic fruit scent of yellow peaches, melon and banana. The taste of the alcohol component and the use of wood are perfectly controlled by mineral and spicy components. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine was first made in 1983, and back then, no malolactic fermentation occurred. Jump forward in time to the 2017 Langhe Gaia & Rey, and this is another vintage in which malo did not start. (Partial malolactic returns in 2018). Since those first years of production, the oak usage has also been tweaked, now with less barrique in favor of more botte grande. Thanks to these changes, the aromatic profile of this wine veers toward citrus and rich tropical fruit, especially in a warm vintage such as this. However counterintuitive, this edition also shows a very bright and precise touch of acidity that serves to give the wine balanced and mouth-cleansing salinity." Robert Parker

Gaja's daughter Gaia and her grandmother Rey with her name were the godfathers of this wine: Gaia & Rey lies in the glass like a golden jewel and unfolds a balsamic fruit scent of yellow peaches, melon and banana. The taste of the alcohol component and the use of wood are perfectly controlled by mineral and spicy components. SUPERIORE.DE

"It's hard not to love the 2016 Langhe Gaia & Rey. The winemaking approach has been tweaked to allow for less malolactic fermentation. Before, up to 60% or 70% of the mass completed malolactic fermentation, but with this vintage, that number has been reduced to about 20%. Indeed, the acidity is bright, forward and elegantly unmasked. This is a sharp and tonic white wine that delivers a firm grasp on the palate. The flavor profile includes citrus, honeydew melon and salty mineral nuances derived from limestone-rich soils." Robert Parker

"This is very well done with chalk, a touch of cloves, quartz, spices, slate, limes, lemons, thyme and sea salt. The palate is very sophisticated with ripeness tuned to a tee. Full-bodied but very reserved and subtle with layers of green fruit and spicy undertones throughout. Cutthroat acidity that never overpowers. Long on the finish." James Suckling