Single Vineyard Assortment Case
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage release, as these monumental single-vineyard Nebbiolos require significant cellaring to soften their powerful tannins and fully develop their complex tertiary aromas.
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Classic Piedmontese dishes featuring white truffles, slow-braised beef in Nebbiolo wine, and roasted game such as venison or wild boar.
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The Gaja Single Vineyard Assortment Case represents the pinnacle of Piedmontese winemaking, showcasing Angelo Gaja's revolutionary vision that redefined Italian wine on the global stage. This curated collection typically features Gaja's legendary single-vineyard Nebbiolo masterpieces from the Langhe: Sori San Lorenzo, Sori Tildin, and Costa Russi. Each vineyard tells a unique story of terroir and heritage. 'Sori' translates to the first spot on a hill where the snow melts, indicating prime south-facing exposure. Sori Tildin is named in honor of Angelo's grandmother, Clotilde Rey, who taught him that quality requires no compromise, while Costa Russi honors the vineyard's historical tenant. Sori San Lorenzo, named after the patron saint of Alba, is celebrated for its powerful, brooding structure. Historically classified as Barbaresco, Angelo famously declassified these wines to Langhe DOC in the late 1990s to allow a small blending of Barbera for acidity balance, before returning them to their historic DOCG status in recent vintages. Crafted with meticulous green harvesting, fermentation in stainless steel, and aging in a combination of active French barriques and traditional large Slavonian oak casks, these wines offer an unparalleled expression of Nebbiolo's complex aromatics of tar, roses, and dark cherries, backed by muscular, age-worthy tannins.
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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.