Angelo Gaja

Der rubinrote Sito Moresco zeigt sich betont frisch und fruchtig. Im Bouquet Aromen reifer Kirschen, Beeren, unterlegt von feinen Gewürznoten. Der satte Geschmack breitet sich kraftvoll mit dicht gewobenem Tannin aus, mineralisch im Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

Rossj Bass - benannt nach Angelo Gajas Tochter Rossana: Strahlend goldgelb, feines Bouquet nach Zitrusfrüchten und Wiesenblumen mit einer zarten Honignote. Elegant am Gaumen und von bemerkenswerter Tiefe, Komplexität und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

Rossj Bass - benannt nach Angelo Gajas Tochter Rossana: Strahlend goldgelb, feines Bouquet nach Zitrusfrüchten und Wiesenblumen mit einer zarten Honignote. Elegant am Gaumen und von bemerkenswerter Tiefe, Komplexität und Länge. 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 - benannt nach Angelo Gajas Tochter Rossana: Strahlend goldgelb, feines Bouquet nach Zitrusfrüchten und Wiesenblumen mit einer zarten Honignote. Elegant am Gaumen und von bemerkenswerter Tiefe, Komplexität und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

Tiefgründiger Barolo: Rubinrot, intensives Bouquet von reifen Beeren und Früchten, dazu etwas Teer, am Gaumen sehr druckvoll und sehr komplex nach Kirschen und Gewürzen. Von eleganter Struktur mit perfekt ausgeglichenem Tanningerüst präsentiert er sich als ein überaus beeindruckender Wein. Ein echter Gaja eben! SUPERIORE.DE

Alteni di Brassica - sein Name alteni, Steinmauern, die die Rebgärten begrenzen und brassica, eine gelbe Frühlingsblume der Region deutet keineswegs auf ein Mauerblümchendasein hin. Vielmehr sind sie Synonym für den ersten Sauvignon Blanc der Region, den Angelo Gaja seit 1983 anbaut. Ein höchst eleganter Wein, der mit aromatischem Bouquet, feiner Frucht, viel Tiefe und schöner Länge überzeugt. 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 - sein Name alteni, Steinmauern, die die Rebgärten begrenzen und brassica, eine gelbe Frühlingsblume der Region deutet keineswegs auf ein Mauerblümchendasein hin. Vielmehr sind sie Synonym für den ersten Sauvignon Blanc der Region, den Angelo Gaja seit 1983 anbaut. Ein höchst eleganter Wein, der mit aromatischem Bouquet, feiner Frucht, viel Tiefe und schöner Länge überzeugt. 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 von Gaja mit blumigen Aromen, Noten von hellen roten Früchten, Menthol und Lakritze. Sehr klar und vollmundig im Geschmack, tolle Frucht. Ganz klassisch gebaut mit bemerkenswerter Eleganz. Die Tannine sind noch quirlig und erfordern wie jedes Jahr ein wenig Geduld. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin-Granat. Dichte und sehr präsente Nase, satte Noten nach reifem Pfirsich, etwas Rhabarber, dann Himbeere. Viel süße, reife Frucht, nach dunklen Kirschen und Himbeeren, öffnet sich mit präsentem, dichtem Tannin, baut sich lange auf, im Finale fester Druck." Falstaff

"Verführerischer Duft von Steinobst, Kräutern und Blüten. Perfekt ausbalanciert am Gaumen, die Säure präsentiert sich akzentuiert, die Gerbstoffe sind robust, im Abgang mineralisch-salzige Aromen in Kombination mit viel Frucht und 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." VINOUS

"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

Komplexer und vielschichtiger Klassiker vom Altmeister des Nebbiolo aus dem Piemont. In der Nase Zedernholz, Pflaume, rote Früchte, Unterholz und etwas Rosenduft. Ausgewogener, würziger Geschmack, die Tannine fest und das Finish präzise und lang. Dieses muskulöse Monument von einem Rotwein braucht unbedingt noch einige Jahre Flaschenreife, mit etwas Geduld wird er sich in pure Eleganz verwandeln! 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

Für diesen Wein standen Gajas Tochter Gaia und die Großmutter Rey mit ihren Namen Pate: Wie ein goldenes Geschmeide liegt Gaia & Rey im Glas und entfaltet einen balsamischen Fruchtduft von gelben Pfirsichen, Melone und Banane. Im Geschmack werden Alkoholkomponente und Holzeinsatz perfekt von mineralischen und würzigen Anteilen gebändigt. 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

Für diesen Wein standen Gajas Tochter Gaia und die Großmutter Rey mit ihren Namen Pate: Wie ein goldenes Geschmeide liegt Gaia & Rey im Glas und entfaltet einen balsamischen Fruchtduft von gelben Pfirsichen, Melone und Banane. Im Geschmack werden Alkoholkomponente und Holzeinsatz perfekt von mineralischen und würzigen Anteilen gebändigt. 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