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Gaja, Piedmont

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"Gaja doesn't really need to say anything, the wines speak for themselves."

Antonio Galloni

The house that Gaja built is an institution. Piedmont has not always been a strong player on the world wine stage but Angelo is one very good reason why the region now enjoys global recognition.

Angelo's forefathers laid the bedrock for this success. However, it was he who rather than merely adding to history actively, through strength of will, character and vision, pulled Piedmont into a new era. When he took the reins in 1961 young Angelo made sure he utilised all he had learnt from his travels, observations and experience. He had realised that a leap in quality and character could be achieved by making adjustments in both the vineyard and winery.

He sought to reduce yields and set about acquiring prime vineyards. Identifying such invaluable terroir as Costa Russi, Sor1 Tildin and Sor1 San Lorenzo seems like a masterstroke today but at the time separating these from the regional blend entailed great risk. He also embraced cellar innovations, including the use of new French oak barriques but alongside the traditional old oak botte. Innovation remains central to this family and their ambition means that their Barbaresco and Barolo continue to be benchmarks for the region.

The passion and perfectionism displayed by Angelo continue today with his daughter Gaia Gaja. These are wines of focus, precision, depth and splendour. With back vintages of such impeccable provenance being such a rarity, do not hesitate or think twice. The opportunity may not arise again.

Oli Smith
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