Gaja

About Gaja

Giovanni Gaja founded the winery in Barbaresco, Piedmont in 1859. Currently, in its fifth generation of unbroken familial leadership, Gaja has established itself as one of Italy's most iconic winemaking dynasties since its foundation in 1859.

The flagship wine of Italy’s most famous Piedmonte dynasty, Gaja has produced its iconic Barbaresco since its founding in 1859 by the legendary Giovanni Gaja. Over 150 years later, Angelo Gaja is the dynamic and revered winemaker at the helm of his family estate, a position he has now held for over five decades.

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Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price	Wishlist
Gaja Barbaresco 2008 (2x150cl) Inc. VAT: £911.91
2008	Gaja Barbaresco 2008 (2x150cl) James Suckling (94) Intense aromas of plums and dark fruits. Pure fruit here. Full body, with velvety tannins and hints of new wood. This is structured and chewy but shows loads of fruit underneath. This shows wonderful potential. Try in 2013. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	2x150cl	1	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £911.91
Gaja Barbaresco 2012 (12x37.5cl) Inc. VAT: £937.67
2012	Gaja Barbaresco 2012 (12x37.5cl) James Suckling (94) So perfumed with black cherry, strawberry and flowers. Tar undertones. Brick, too. Some minerals. Stone fruit. Full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Barbaresco with clarity and finesse. This has some wine from the top crus of Gaja such as Sori Tildin and Sori San Lorenzo in the blend because they were not bottled. Drink or hold. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	12x37.5cl	2	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £937.67
Gaja Barbaresco 2013 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £944.87
2013	Gaja Barbaresco 2013 (6x75cl) Antonio Galloni - Vinous (96) The 2013 Barbaresco is fabulous. In fact, this is one of the best Barbarescos I have tasted at Gaja in many years. Vibrant, perfumed and beautifully sculpted in the glass, the 2013 possesses tons of understated intensity. Sweet red cherry, mint, white pepper and anise are all lifted in the glass. The 2013 is an almost shockingly classic Barbaresco from Gaja. The translucent color, vibrant Nebbiolo fruit and austere but noble tannins represent a move towards a much more traditional style. For readers who can find it, the 2013 is simply a must-have wine. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	96 (VN (AG)) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £944.87
Gaja Barbaresco 2014 (1x300cl) Inc. VAT: £839.91
2014	Gaja Barbaresco 2014 (1x300cl) Wine Advocate (94) Gaia Gaja tells me 2014 was one of the best vintages ever in Barbaresco, if not the best for her vineyards. She cites the prolonged growing season that continued at a slow rate during the cooler summer months only to speed up thanks to a heat spell at the very end, right before harvest. Nebbiolo loves slow maturity and a prolonged growth cycle: The 2014 vintage did indeed get off to an exceptionally slow start. The 2014 Barbaresco is not austere or astringent. Instead, it offers plump ripeness with rich fruit flavors backed by spice, licorice and tobacco. The wine offers good structure from the point of view of its tannins, yet there is no harshness or bitterness whatsoever. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x300cl	2	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £839.91
Gaja Barbaresco 2015 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £904.07
2015	Gaja Barbaresco 2015 (6x75cl) Decanter (94) 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. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	94 (DC) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £904.07
Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £448.16
2016	Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (96) 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. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	1	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £448.16
Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (3x150cl) Inc. VAT: £1,060.07
2016	Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (3x150cl) Wine Advocate (96) 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. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	3x150cl	1	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,060.07
Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,052.87
2016	Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (96) 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. Delivery to Storage from 7 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	7	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,052.87
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £436.16
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	2	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £436.16
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x300cl) Inc. VAT: £850.71
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x300cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x300cl	2	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £850.71
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (3x150cl) Inc. VAT: £1,100.87
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (3x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	3x150cl	4	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,100.87
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £970.07
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (6x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £970.07
Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2014 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,114.07
2014	Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2014 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) The nose opens with a startling play between white truffles, bark and tea leaves and then crushed violets, lavender, blueberry peel, lemon rind and sour cherries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, acidity as sharp as a razor and a long, ethereally mineral finish. The length but sheer clarity and accuracy in the delivery is remarkable. Perhaps hard to believe that this better than the 2013, but it is. Drink in 2022. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	10	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,114.07
Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2015 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,204.07
2015	Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2015 (6x75cl) Vinous (97) The 2015 Barolo Conteisa is a heady, exotic wine, and also one of the most complete, alluring Conteisas I have ever tasted. Conteisa is usually a wine of grace and understatement. The 2015, on the other hand, is a bold, sweeping Barolo that saturates the palate with stunning depth and volume. Even with all of its intensity, the 2015 remains vibrant. This is such a complete, harmonious wine. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	5	97 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,204.07
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2014 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £199.76
2014	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2014 (1x150cl) Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	12	-	Inc. VAT: £199.76
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2015 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £205.76
2015	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2015 (1x150cl) Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	3	-	Inc. VAT: £205.76
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2016 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £426.46
2016	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2016 (6x75cl) Delivery to Storage from 10 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £426.46
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2017 (6x75cl) £1,000 - £1,100
2017	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2017 (6x75cl)	Piedmont	6x75cl	-	-	£1,000 - £1,100	If a product is only available on pre-order then the suggested prices are to be used as a guide, and are based on release prices from previous years. The final release price will be confirmed later
Gaja Barolo Sperss 2015 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,366.07
2015	Gaja Barolo Sperss 2015 (6x75cl) Vinous (98) The 2015 Barolo Sperss shows all of the darkness and muscle that are so typical of Serralunga. Black cherry, plum, licorice, incense, gravel, cured meats and scorched earth infuse this potent, backward wine with tremendous character. My impression is that the extraction and oak are all a bit more pushed here relative to the other wines in the range. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	3	98 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,366.07
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2007 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,123.67
2007	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2007 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (94) The 2007 Camarcanda is a rich, deep wine loaded with dark red fruit, espresso, mocha, licorice and tar. This is a decidedly more full-bodied effort, with superb depth, textural richness and body. Though more opulent and ripe than the 2008, it will probably take just as long to show the full breadth of its personality. Magari is 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc that spends 18 months in French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,123.67
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2015 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £331.76
2015	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2015 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (96) The vineyard that produces the fruit used in the 2015 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda has more limestone than elsewhere in the area and has very white soils as a result. (The soils are treated with compost to darken them and to keep them balanced.) This wine is tight and compact, showing good backbone, complexity and intensity as a result of the terre bianche, or those white soils. The 2015 vintage is particularly fruity, sweet and succulent, with a delineated minerality in the mouth. The wine spends 18 months in oak. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	1x150cl	6	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £331.76
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £331.76
2016	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (97) This is another beautiful creation from the Gaja family. The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda (Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc) is infinitely smooth and finely textured down to the very last pixel in what is a high-resolution panoramic photograph. The core of the wine is packed tight with an explosion of flavor and concentration with so much dark fruit, spice, tobacco and sweet tobacco that unfurls from deep inside. This wine will have a long and, I am quite sure, very happy aging future ahead. It shows utmost precision and balance, with long persistence and a beautifully polished texture. Some 22,000 bottles were made. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	1x150cl	3	97 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £331.76
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £701.27
2016	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (97) This is another beautiful creation from the Gaja family. The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda (Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc) is infinitely smooth and finely textured down to the very last pixel in what is a high-resolution panoramic photograph. The core of the wine is packed tight with an explosion of flavor and concentration with so much dark fruit, spice, tobacco and sweet tobacco that unfurls from deep inside. This wine will have a long and, I am quite sure, very happy aging future ahead. It shows utmost precision and balance, with long persistence and a beautifully polished texture. Some 22,000 bottles were made. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	5	97 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £701.27
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (1x600cl) Inc. VAT: £1,201.02
2017	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (1x600cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) Lastly, the flagship 2017 Camarcanda is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. More sun-kissed notes of kirsch, currants, new leather, dried flowers, and tobacco leaf just about soar from the glass, and this puppy is medium to full-bodied, with a ripe, rounded, expansive texture, present yet silky tannins (although you can tell it’s from a warmer vintage), and a great finish. This beauty is already incredibly expressive and aromatic but will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve nicely for 15-20 years. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	1x600cl	1	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,201.02
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £738.47
2017	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (6x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) Lastly, the flagship 2017 Camarcanda is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. More sun-kissed notes of kirsch, currants, new leather, dried flowers, and tobacco leaf just about soar from the glass, and this puppy is medium to full-bodied, with a ripe, rounded, expansive texture, present yet silky tannins (although you can tell it’s from a warmer vintage), and a great finish. This beauty is already incredibly expressive and aromatic but will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve nicely for 15-20 years. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	6	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £738.47
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2018 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £713.27
2018	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2018 (6x75cl) Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	-	Inc. VAT: £713.27
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2012 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,503.34
2012	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2012 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (94) Upped to a Bolgheri status (previously this wine was identified as a Toscana IGT), the 2012 Bolgheri Magari is simply delightful. This vintage shows extra heft and dimension that allows the wine to spread smoothly over the palate. Merlot is blended with Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon, and the taste profile in the 2012 vintage definitely favors the Merlot component. Soft cherry and dark berry segue to spice and moist tobacco. The structure of the two Cabernet varieties shows in the mouth where the wine is elegant and tight. It needs more time for bottle evolution. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	12x75cl	1	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,503.34
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2017 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £349.67
2017	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2017 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (94+) This wine is released before the Camarcanda blend. Angelo Gaja and his family have worked this vintage with a deft hand. This hot 2017 growing conditions have been harnessed for their positive attributes, such as the thickness and the dark concentration of the fruit and, consequently, the wine's freshness. Any negative implications have been absolutely eliminated and worked through. Nothing escapes Angelo's watchful eye. The 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Magari is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Some 78,000 bottles were produced. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	94+ (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £349.67
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (3x150cl) Inc. VAT: £404.87
2018	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (3x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95) More herbal notes of blackcurrants, green tobacco, cedar, and graphite emerge from the 2018 Magari, a Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot blend brought up in French oak. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and downright seamless on the palate, this beauty is another Bordeaux look-alike with incredible class. It has some upfront appeal, with supple tannins and plenty of fruit, yet it's going to age gracefully for 15-20 years on its balance. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	3x150cl	4	95 (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £404.87
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £304.07
2018	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (6x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95) More herbal notes of blackcurrants, green tobacco, cedar, and graphite emerge from the 2018 Magari, a Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot blend brought up in French oak. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and downright seamless on the palate, this beauty is another Bordeaux look-alike with incredible class. It has some upfront appeal, with supple tannins and plenty of fruit, yet it's going to age gracefully for 15-20 years on its balance. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	4	95 (JD) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £304.07

Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price	Wishlist
Gaja Barbaresco 2008 (2x150cl) In Bond: £751.00
2008	Gaja Barbaresco 2008 (2x150cl) James Suckling (94) Intense aromas of plums and dark fruits. Pure fruit here. Full body, with velvety tannins and hints of new wood. This is structured and chewy but shows loads of fruit underneath. This shows wonderful potential. Try in 2013. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	2x150cl	1	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £751.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2012 (12x37.5cl) In Bond: £768.00
2012	Gaja Barbaresco 2012 (12x37.5cl) James Suckling (94) So perfumed with black cherry, strawberry and flowers. Tar undertones. Brick, too. Some minerals. Stone fruit. Full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Barbaresco with clarity and finesse. This has some wine from the top crus of Gaja such as Sori Tildin and Sori San Lorenzo in the blend because they were not bottled. Drink or hold. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	12x37.5cl	2	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £768.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2013 (6x75cl) In Bond: £774.00
2013	Gaja Barbaresco 2013 (6x75cl) Antonio Galloni - Vinous (96) The 2013 Barbaresco is fabulous. In fact, this is one of the best Barbarescos I have tasted at Gaja in many years. Vibrant, perfumed and beautifully sculpted in the glass, the 2013 possesses tons of understated intensity. Sweet red cherry, mint, white pepper and anise are all lifted in the glass. The 2013 is an almost shockingly classic Barbaresco from Gaja. The translucent color, vibrant Nebbiolo fruit and austere but noble tannins represent a move towards a much more traditional style. For readers who can find it, the 2013 is simply a must-have wine. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	96 (VN (AG)) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £774.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2014 (1x300cl) In Bond: £691.00
2014	Gaja Barbaresco 2014 (1x300cl) Wine Advocate (94) Gaia Gaja tells me 2014 was one of the best vintages ever in Barbaresco, if not the best for her vineyards. She cites the prolonged growing season that continued at a slow rate during the cooler summer months only to speed up thanks to a heat spell at the very end, right before harvest. Nebbiolo loves slow maturity and a prolonged growth cycle: The 2014 vintage did indeed get off to an exceptionally slow start. The 2014 Barbaresco is not austere or astringent. Instead, it offers plump ripeness with rich fruit flavors backed by spice, licorice and tobacco. The wine offers good structure from the point of view of its tannins, yet there is no harshness or bitterness whatsoever. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x300cl	2	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £691.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2015 (6x75cl) In Bond: £740.00
2015	Gaja Barbaresco 2015 (6x75cl) Decanter (94) 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. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	94 (DC) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £740.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (1x150cl) In Bond: £369.00
2016	Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (96) 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. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	1	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £369.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (3x150cl) In Bond: £870.00
2016	Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (3x150cl) Wine Advocate (96) 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. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	3x150cl	1	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £870.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (6x75cl) In Bond: £864.00
2016	Gaja Barbaresco 2016 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (96) 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. Delivery to Storage from 7 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	7	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £864.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x150cl) In Bond: £359.00
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	2	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £359.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x300cl) In Bond: £700.00
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (1x300cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x300cl	2	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £700.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (3x150cl) In Bond: £904.00
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (3x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	3x150cl	4	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £904.00
Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (6x75cl) In Bond: £795.00
2017	Gaja Barbaresco 2017 (6x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) A pretty, perfumed example of this cuvee, the 2017 Barbaresco offers lots more red fruits as well as spice, dried flowers, incense, and loamy soil. With more licorice and minerality emerging with time in the glass, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, an elegant texture, plenty of firm tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't get more textbook Nebbiolo than this. This classic beauty is going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of longevity. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £795.00
Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2014 (6x75cl) In Bond: £915.00
2014	Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2014 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) The nose opens with a startling play between white truffles, bark and tea leaves and then crushed violets, lavender, blueberry peel, lemon rind and sour cherries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, acidity as sharp as a razor and a long, ethereally mineral finish. The length but sheer clarity and accuracy in the delivery is remarkable. Perhaps hard to believe that this better than the 2013, but it is. Drink in 2022. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	10	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £915.00
Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2015 (6x75cl) In Bond: £990.00
2015	Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2015 (6x75cl) Vinous (97) The 2015 Barolo Conteisa is a heady, exotic wine, and also one of the most complete, alluring Conteisas I have ever tasted. Conteisa is usually a wine of grace and understatement. The 2015, on the other hand, is a bold, sweeping Barolo that saturates the palate with stunning depth and volume. Even with all of its intensity, the 2015 remains vibrant. This is such a complete, harmonious wine. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	5	97 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £990.00
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2014 (1x150cl) In Bond: £162.00
2014	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2014 (1x150cl) Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	12	-	In Bond: £162.00
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2015 (1x150cl) In Bond: £167.00
2015	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2015 (1x150cl) Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Piedmont	1x150cl	3	-	In Bond: £167.00
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2016 (6x75cl) In Bond: £341.99
2016	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2016 (6x75cl) Delivery to Storage from 10 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	1	-	In Bond: £341.99
Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2017 (6x75cl) £1,000 - £1,100
2017	Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2017 (6x75cl)	Piedmont	6x75cl	-	-	£1,000 - £1,100	If a product is only available on pre-order then the suggested prices are to be used as a guide, and are based on release prices from previous years. The final release price will be confirmed later
Gaja Barolo Sperss 2015 (6x75cl) In Bond: £1,125.00
2015	Gaja Barolo Sperss 2015 (6x75cl) Vinous (98) The 2015 Barolo Sperss shows all of the darkness and muscle that are so typical of Serralunga. Black cherry, plum, licorice, incense, gravel, cured meats and scorched earth infuse this potent, backward wine with tremendous character. My impression is that the extraction and oak are all a bit more pushed here relative to the other wines in the range. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Piedmont	6x75cl	3	98 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,125.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2007 (6x75cl) In Bond: £923.00
2007	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2007 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (94) The 2007 Camarcanda is a rich, deep wine loaded with dark red fruit, espresso, mocha, licorice and tar. This is a decidedly more full-bodied effort, with superb depth, textural richness and body. Though more opulent and ripe than the 2008, it will probably take just as long to show the full breadth of its personality. Magari is 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc that spends 18 months in French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £923.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2015 (1x150cl) In Bond: £272.00
2015	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2015 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (96) The vineyard that produces the fruit used in the 2015 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda has more limestone than elsewhere in the area and has very white soils as a result. (The soils are treated with compost to darken them and to keep them balanced.) This wine is tight and compact, showing good backbone, complexity and intensity as a result of the terre bianche, or those white soils. The 2015 vintage is particularly fruity, sweet and succulent, with a delineated minerality in the mouth. The wine spends 18 months in oak. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	1x150cl	6	96 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £272.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (1x150cl) In Bond: £272.00
2016	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (97) This is another beautiful creation from the Gaja family. The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda (Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc) is infinitely smooth and finely textured down to the very last pixel in what is a high-resolution panoramic photograph. The core of the wine is packed tight with an explosion of flavor and concentration with so much dark fruit, spice, tobacco and sweet tobacco that unfurls from deep inside. This wine will have a long and, I am quite sure, very happy aging future ahead. It shows utmost precision and balance, with long persistence and a beautifully polished texture. Some 22,000 bottles were made. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	1x150cl	3	97 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £272.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (6x75cl) In Bond: £571.00
2016	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2016 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (97) This is another beautiful creation from the Gaja family. The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda (Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc) is infinitely smooth and finely textured down to the very last pixel in what is a high-resolution panoramic photograph. The core of the wine is packed tight with an explosion of flavor and concentration with so much dark fruit, spice, tobacco and sweet tobacco that unfurls from deep inside. This wine will have a long and, I am quite sure, very happy aging future ahead. It shows utmost precision and balance, with long persistence and a beautifully polished texture. Some 22,000 bottles were made. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	5	97 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £571.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (1x600cl) In Bond: £983.00
2017	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (1x600cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) Lastly, the flagship 2017 Camarcanda is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. More sun-kissed notes of kirsch, currants, new leather, dried flowers, and tobacco leaf just about soar from the glass, and this puppy is medium to full-bodied, with a ripe, rounded, expansive texture, present yet silky tannins (although you can tell it’s from a warmer vintage), and a great finish. This beauty is already incredibly expressive and aromatic but will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve nicely for 15-20 years. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	1x600cl	1	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £983.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (6x75cl) In Bond: £602.00
2017	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2017 (6x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95+) Lastly, the flagship 2017 Camarcanda is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. More sun-kissed notes of kirsch, currants, new leather, dried flowers, and tobacco leaf just about soar from the glass, and this puppy is medium to full-bodied, with a ripe, rounded, expansive texture, present yet silky tannins (although you can tell it’s from a warmer vintage), and a great finish. This beauty is already incredibly expressive and aromatic but will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve nicely for 15-20 years. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	6	95+ (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £602.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2018 (6x75cl) In Bond: £581.00
2018	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2018 (6x75cl) Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	-	In Bond: £581.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2012 (12x75cl) In Bond: £1,226.00
2012	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2012 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (94) Upped to a Bolgheri status (previously this wine was identified as a Toscana IGT), the 2012 Bolgheri Magari is simply delightful. This vintage shows extra heft and dimension that allows the wine to spread smoothly over the palate. Merlot is blended with Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon, and the taste profile in the 2012 vintage definitely favors the Merlot component. Soft cherry and dark berry segue to spice and moist tobacco. The structure of the two Cabernet varieties shows in the mouth where the wine is elegant and tight. It needs more time for bottle evolution. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	12x75cl	1	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,226.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2017 (6x75cl) In Bond: £278.00
2017	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2017 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (94+) This wine is released before the Camarcanda blend. Angelo Gaja and his family have worked this vintage with a deft hand. This hot 2017 growing conditions have been harnessed for their positive attributes, such as the thickness and the dark concentration of the fruit and, consequently, the wine's freshness. Any negative implications have been absolutely eliminated and worked through. Nothing escapes Angelo's watchful eye. The 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Magari is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Some 78,000 bottles were produced. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	94+ (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £278.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (3x150cl) In Bond: £324.00
2018	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (3x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95) More herbal notes of blackcurrants, green tobacco, cedar, and graphite emerge from the 2018 Magari, a Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot blend brought up in French oak. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and downright seamless on the palate, this beauty is another Bordeaux look-alike with incredible class. It has some upfront appeal, with supple tannins and plenty of fruit, yet it's going to age gracefully for 15-20 years on its balance. Delivery to Storage from 8 Sep 2021	Tuscany	3x150cl	4	95 (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £324.00
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (6x75cl) In Bond: £240.00
2018	Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari 2018 (6x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (95) More herbal notes of blackcurrants, green tobacco, cedar, and graphite emerge from the 2018 Magari, a Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot blend brought up in French oak. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and downright seamless on the palate, this beauty is another Bordeaux look-alike with incredible class. It has some upfront appeal, with supple tannins and plenty of fruit, yet it's going to age gracefully for 15-20 years on its balance. Delivery to Storage from 27 Aug 2021	Tuscany	6x75cl	4	95 (JD) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £240.00

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