Collection: Gaja

A family winery with roots dating back to 1859 in Piedmont's Langhe district, holds a significant place in Italian winemaking history. Angelo Gaja, who joined the company in 1961, is credited with pioneering techniques that have transformed winemaking in Italy. His visionary approach and dedication to quality have earned him the title of Italy's most famous wine pioneer. While the headquarters remain in Barbaresco, Gaja now produces 18 different wines from vineyards across Piedmont and Tuscan.

Angelo Gaja's impact on wine production in the last three decades is immeasurable. Taking over the family business in 1970, Gaja faced the challenge of preserving the inherent power and depth of Nebbiolo while enhancing the wines with richer colour, fuller fruit, better balance, and a refined style. To achieve this, Gaja embarked on a series of groundbreaking initiatives, including vineyard replanting, the use of temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the introduction of small oak barrels for aging, and the controversial planting of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on prime Barbaresco land.

His innovative spirit led him to expand into Tuscany, acquiring the Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Montalcino in 1994 and the Ca'Marcanda estate in Bolgheri in the following year. These estates are dedicated to growing Sangiovese varietals and international grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah, respectively.

The Wine

Angelo Gaja, the consummate craftsman, has journeyed far and wide to explore winegrowing regions worldwide. Yet, he always returns to his beloved Barbaresco with newfound wisdom and fresh ideas. Gaja's wines, produced in minute quantities as Cru expressions, are a testament to the unique terroirs they originate from. The use of small barrique maturation imparts elegance to the wines, a technique that was once considered innovative but is now revered as the standard. Vibrancy, exceptional concentration, and impeccable breeding define Gaja's wines

They produce an average of 350,000 bottles annually from 100 hectares of vineyards spread across Barbaresco, Treiso, Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra, Montalcino, and Bolgheri. Each wine showcases the distinct character of its terroir, reflecting Gaja's unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and quality. The wines stand as a testament to Angelo Gaja's legacy as one of Italy's most influential winemakers.