NV Assortment Case
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As an assortment of highly collectible, structured wines, these bottles are built for long-term cellaring and are typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from their respective vintage releases.
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Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine (Brasato al Barolo), handmade tajarin pasta tossed with fresh white truffles, and mature, savory cheeses such as Castelmagno or Pecorino Toscano.
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The Gaja Assortment Case represents a curated journey through the masterworks of one of Italy's most revolutionary winemaking families. Founded in 1859 in Barbaresco by Giovanni Gaja, the estate rose to global icon status under the visionary guidance of Angelo Gaja in the late 20th century. Angelo famously challenged Piedmontese traditions by introducing green harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, French barriques, and international grape varieties, forever altering the landscape of Italian wine. An assortment case typically features a selection of Gaja's legendary single-vineyard Langhe and Barbaresco bottlings—such as Sori San Lorenzo, Sori Tildin, and Costa Russi—alongside their classic Barbaresco DOCG and perhaps selections from their Tuscan estates. Each bottle in the assortment showcases the family's meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the diverse, clay-limestone marl terroirs of the Langhe hills and the powerful, aromatic complexity of the Nebbiolo grape.
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Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in the village of Barbaresco, Piedmont, Gaja is one of the world's most legendary wine estates, celebrated for revolutionizing Italian viticulture. Under the visionary leadership of Angelo Gaja, who joined the family business in 1961, the winery pioneered modern techniques in the Langhe, including green harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentations, and aging in French barriques. Gaja is globally renowned for its iconic single-vineyard Nebbiolo bottlings, such as Sor'i San Lorenzo, Costa Russi, and Sperss, alongside pioneering white wines like Gaia & Rey. The family has since expanded its uncompromising pursuit of quality to Tuscany, producing acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino at Pieve Santa Restituta and Bolgheri blends at Ca' Marcanda.