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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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,196.44 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely pure fruit on the nose here with aromas of plums and strawberries and hints of cedar and rose petals, as well as rose stems. Full body. Very tannic and structured, yet polished and refined. Dusty and stony undertones and textures. Drink after 2021. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,789.24 |
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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. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,465.22 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. Such depth in the nose of strawberries, flowers and hints of raw meat. Crushed stones, too. Full body, fine and dusty tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Shows structure and finesse. Drink in 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,650.84 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. Such depth in the nose of strawberries, flowers and hints of raw meat. Crushed stones, too. Full body, fine and dusty tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Shows structure and finesse. Drink in 2020. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 91 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£799.24 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The delightful 2015 Langhe Alteni di Brassica is a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc. This is the only white wine in Angelo Gaja's line that does not complete malolactic fermentation. The bouquet is exuberant and bright with green notes of salvia, wild oregano and white pepper. Those sharper tones are followed by bright layers of tropical fruit and zesty citrus. Drying mineral notes give sharp contours to the overall effect. This wine will be released in June. |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,017.67 |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
Inc. VAT
£625.24 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£944.69 |
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James Suckling (99)Extremely perfumed and pretty with dried berry, orange peel and fruit tea on the nose. Full-bodied, extremely tight and refined with superb tannin quality that shows polish, finesse and beauty. It goes on for minutes on the palate. One for the cellar. Best wine ever from here. Needs three or four years to come together. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,545.24 |
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James Suckling (97)The aromas are mesmerizing with sandalwood, cedar, roses and dried strawberries. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with lots of pretty fruit and ultra-fine yet powerful tannins. Goes on for minutes. This needs three to five years of bottle age. Try in 2023. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,580.04 |
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James Suckling (99)Aromas of asphalt and tar that turn to dried strawberries, plums and citrus fruit. Full body, yet agile and very refined with a beautiful balance of fruit, tannins and acidity. Extremely persistent and focused finish. All about harmony and strength. Drink in 2022. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£981.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely pure fruit on the nose here with aromas of plums and strawberries and hints of cedar and rose petals, as well as rose stems. Full body. Very tannic and structured, yet polished and refined. Dusty and stony undertones and textures. Drink after 2021. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,475.00 |
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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. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,213.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. Such depth in the nose of strawberries, flowers and hints of raw meat. Crushed stones, too. Full body, fine and dusty tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Shows structure and finesse. Drink in 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£2,193.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. Such depth in the nose of strawberries, flowers and hints of raw meat. Crushed stones, too. Full body, fine and dusty tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Shows structure and finesse. Drink in 2020. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
£650.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The delightful 2015 Langhe Alteni di Brassica is a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc. This is the only white wine in Angelo Gaja's line that does not complete malolactic fermentation. The bouquet is exuberant and bright with green notes of salvia, wild oregano and white pepper. Those sharper tones are followed by bright layers of tropical fruit and zesty citrus. Drying mineral notes give sharp contours to the overall effect. This wine will be released in June. |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
In Bond
£816.00 |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
In Bond
£505.00 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
£768.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Extremely perfumed and pretty with dried berry, orange peel and fruit tea on the nose. Full-bodied, extremely tight and refined with superb tannin quality that shows polish, finesse and beauty. It goes on for minutes on the palate. One for the cellar. Best wine ever from here. Needs three or four years to come together. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£2,105.00 |
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James Suckling (97)The aromas are mesmerizing with sandalwood, cedar, roses and dried strawberries. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with lots of pretty fruit and ultra-fine yet powerful tannins. Goes on for minutes. This needs three to five years of bottle age. Try in 2023. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
£2,134.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Aromas of asphalt and tar that turn to dried strawberries, plums and citrus fruit. Full body, yet agile and very refined with a beautiful balance of fruit, tannins and acidity. Extremely persistent and focused finish. All about harmony and strength. Drink in 2022. |