Gaja
Angelo Gaja took over the family business in 1970 and, as he says: "The challenge was to maintain the basic power and depth of Nebbiolo while polishing the wines to give them richer colour, fuller fruit, better balance and a more refined style."
In pursuit of this aim Gaja replanted many of the vineyards, installed temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks, introduced the concept of ageing wines in small oak barrels and began releasing single vineyard Barbarescos. Most controversial of all, Gaja planted some Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on prime Barbaresco land.
Today Gaja has 101 hectares of vineyards divided into 32 separate plots and produces around 30,000 cases of wine a year. Gaja produces world-class wines that sell for world-class prices; his latest venture is in Tuscany where he has acquired an estate in Montalcino.
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Costa Russi, Angelo Gaja
Italy » Piedmont » Barbaresco Limited Stock
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Bottle
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£ 271.00 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Nebbiolo,
For laying down,
13.5% alc.
"The 2004 Costa Russi is irresistibly sexy and opulent. As is typically the case, the wine is more overtly fruit-driven, with a round, supple personality. Sweet, long and richly-textured, it is just plain awesome in its display of generous, vibrant fruit, tar, smoke, minerals and herbs. It is the ... MORE The Wine Advocate Score: 95/100 | ||||
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Barolo 'Sperss', Angelo Gaja
Italy » Piedmont » Barolo Limited Stock
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Jeroboam
(500cl) |
£ 657.00 |
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Nebbiolo,
Ready, but will keep,
13.5% alc.
"Power and charm combine in this exotic, black-colored, beautifully perfumed, balanced Barolo. Sure, it's a barrique-boosted Nebbiolo, but look at the exquisite result: sweet tannins, full body, exciting violet, blackberry, mint, smoke and tar notes, and a rock-solid but harmonious finish" ... MORE Drink 2007-2017 . Wine Spectator Score: 94/100 | ||||
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