Angelo Gaja took over the family business in 1970. ‘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’. At the forefront of promoting the wines of Piemonte and Barbarresco in particular 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 (least of all with his own father), 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. The influence of the next generation, spearheaded by Angelo's daughter Gaia, has continued with the family's search for continuous improvement. The addition of Barbera into the crus has ceased and their estate in Bolgheri has seen the blends reworked to better reflect the lessons learned about soils and grapes since they first planted the vines here over 20 years ago. Gaja produces world-class wines and the Pieve Santa Restituta property in Montalcino also sees them produce a small range of exquisitely crafted Brunello wines. The Camarcanda estate in Bolgheri and lateste venture Idda on Moutn Etna (in partnership with Graci, no less) rounds out this incredible stable.
Gaja Idda Etna Bianco 2024
12.5% abv
Notes of tomato leaves, sage, Cantaloupe (melon) and quince at the first sniff. Followed by intriguing hints of honey and hay, yet a note of yeast and dough raises from the glass. The entrance is voluptuous and tight, yellow plum and pineapple enrich the palate with a sleek
acidity. Clean-cut and savory on the mineral-laced finish. 100% Carricante
Located both in Biancavilla, on the south-west slope of the Etna Volcano, between 700-800 m a.s.l. (2296-2624 ft), and in Belpasso, on the southern slope of the Etna Volcano, between 600-700 m a.s.l. (1968 – 2296 ft). Cold pressing of the whole bunches. After a static clarification, fermentation took place at controlled temperature between 18-20°C, partly in 10 hl oak barrels and partly in stainless steel. The wine, filtered, was bottled one year after.
Taking inspiration from Sicily’s Mount Etna, the Gaja family have begun their next winemaking adventure on the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano.
£49.00inclusive of Duty and VAT
Limited stock, only 8 remaining
- Reference #:
- 24763
- Strength
- 12.5 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Carricante
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No
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£67.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty
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Gaja Barolo Sperss 2020
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£340.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Gaja Ca’marcanda Camarcanda 2017
Hot vintage gave “bonsai fruit”
£129.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Gaja Ca’Marcanda Magari 2020
Cabernets Sauvignon & Franc led Bolgheri blend
£60.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty
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Gaja Grappa di Barbaresco 50cl
elegant spirit to be sipped and savoured as a digestivo
£47.00Vol (50cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
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