1 dozen bottles per lot
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GAJA
Over the course of four generations, the Gaja family has graced the region of Piedmont with fine winemaking. Since 1961, Giovanni Gaja's grandson, Angelo, adds the merit revolutionary to the family's accolades. Gaja's transformation of Piedmont and perhaps even Italy began with his short pruning methods, the introduction of barrique aging to his wines, and the importation of foreign grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to his vineyards. His vision to produce terrior driven single-vineyard wines keeps the Gaja name on the short list of Italy's finest.
Barbaresco, "Sorì San Lorenzo"--Vintage 1985
Piedmont, Gaja
Levels: 2cm or better; lightly stained labels
"Gaja's top wine served after his 'standard' Barbaresco at the first Gidleigh Park dinner reported above. The same appearance but very much more to it: sweeter, richer nose, powerful, spicy, lovely fragrance; on the palate firm, multi-layered, greater length, tannins and wonderful acidity. Two years later, also at Gidleigh: 'Pétrus-like' flesh, spice, weight. Great wine. Last tasted March 1997 ****(*)" MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot
Over the course of four generations, the Gaja family has graced the region of Piedmont with fine winemaking. Since 1961, Giovanni Gaja's grandson, Angelo, adds the merit revolutionary to the family's accolades. Gaja's transformation of Piedmont and perhaps even Italy began with his short pruning methods, the introduction of barrique aging to his wines, and the importation of foreign grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to his vineyards. His vision to produce terrior driven single-vineyard wines keeps the Gaja name on the short list of Italy's finest.
Barbaresco, "Sorì San Lorenzo"--Vintage 1985
Piedmont, Gaja
Levels: 2cm or better; lightly stained labels
"Gaja's top wine served after his 'standard' Barbaresco at the first Gidleigh Park dinner reported above. The same appearance but very much more to it: sweeter, richer nose, powerful, spicy, lovely fragrance; on the palate firm, multi-layered, greater length, tannins and wonderful acidity. Two years later, also at Gidleigh: 'Pétrus-like' flesh, spice, weight. Great wine. Last tasted March 1997 ****(*)" MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot