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Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Barbarescos lead the way this year. Sorì Tildin and Sorì San Lorenzo are especially fine. It was not an easy vintage. Frost and cold weather during flowering lowered yields in some spots. Even so, the wines are pretty special. These days, the Barbarescos and Barolos see 45-60 days on the skins. 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In fact, trying to find anything about 2022 that wasn’t related to stress, sunburn, drought, or very difficult growing conditions is a challenge in itself. However, the \u003cstrong\u003eGaja family are renowned for their meticulous vineyard and cellar management\u003c\/strong\u003e, over-indexing on vineyard employees who operate in very small teams each responsible for small plots that they know intimately. \u003cstrong\u003eThat Gaja approach pays off in vintages like 2022, where most wine producers struggled with sunburnt grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaja performed a double harvest, first removing sunburnt or damaged grapes or foliage, then ensuring the fruit that was picked was perfectly healthy. Thanks to their history of intense Massal selection, the \u003cstrong\u003evines are not only resilient but thrive under pressure. \u003c\/strong\u003e2022 may be a vintage to forget for many producers, but \u003cstrong\u003eGaja were so pleased with their vines performance in 2022 that they produced all three single vineyards, with all of the wines passing their incredibly strict criteria.\u003c\/strong\u003e In truth, the Gaja Barbaresco 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003es are not only incredible wines, they are\u003cstrong\u003e proof that investing more pays off\u003c\/strong\u003e – your cellar may not be full of 2022 Barbaresco, but these wines are worthy of a space and will be standouts with which you can confidently challenge the perceptions of the critics of 2022 vintage.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, since 1859, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, raising the profile of Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control from soil quality to finished bottle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions, introducing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Banc to the region, as well as pioneering single vineyard winemaking in Piedmont. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual ecosystem where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine that best represents the identity of the Gaja family, and a region that the Gaja family played a pivotal role in building into the iconic symbol of quality that it is today and not just the overlooked neighbour of Barolo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of Gajas have been producing wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gajas have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing Barbarescos that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo and Darmagi, thereby permitting the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. He also introduced Gaja wines to foreign markets. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation. Together with their parents, Angelo and Lucia, they have been continuing a family tradition that has never stopped since 1859, when Giovanni Gaja founded the winery. Today, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624359883080,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624416604488,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624416637256,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GajaCostaRussi_c813bd6d-06fb-4481-b839-76ee7f34a68b.jpg?v=1769614973"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-costa-russi-gaja-magnum-1x1500ml-1","title":"Barbaresco Costa Russi 2021, Gaja, 1x1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFollowing on from the 2021 Barbaresco release, Gaja have released their three single vineyard Barbarescos in 2021. Each owned exclusively by the Gaja family for over 50 years, they are some of the finest terroirs in Piemonte but they are \u003cstrong\u003eonly released when the conditions are perfect for all three, so, they are either all released together, or all declassified together. No single vineyard Barbarescos were produced by Gaja in 2019 or 2018 but this makes the second release in a row, and possibly one of the most exciting in recent memory. \u003c\/strong\u003eThere has been much hype around the quality of the 2021 vintage in Piedmont and with this release of the Gaja Single Vineyard Barbarescos, the scores and accolades reflect this hype. All the wines score consistently in the high 90s regardless of the critic, with Audrey Frick awarding the Sori San Lorenzo the magical 100-point score.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSori San Lorenzo came first in 1964, when it was purchased from the parish of Alba, and so it was named after the local cathedral’s patron saint, San Lorenzo. Costa Russi was purchased in 1967 - the word ‘Costa’ means a slope which faces the sun, and 'Russi' was the nickname of the vineyard's most devout worker. Sori Tildin was also acquired in the same year, with the first release in 1970. ‘Sori’ means ‘hilltop’ in old Piedmontese dialect, and ‘Tildin’ was the nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted with a small amount of Barbera in the vineyards, this meant they could not be classified as Barbaresco, but since 2013, all three vineyards are now 100% Nebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing on from what was regarded as a very good 2020 vintage in Barbaresco, the 2021s have the same beautiful elegance and refinement but have more noticeable structure and concentration of fruit, they are actually very approachable now but will age gracefully for decades and will be at their best with careful cellaring for several years at least.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe vintage provided a long stable growing season allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to reach full physiological ripeness, there were no heat spikes and the harvest remained largely dry so ideal conditions right through apart from some cold weather resulting in pockets of frost at bud break, this resulted in the \u003cstrong\u003eSori San Lorenzo production volumes being down by about 30%.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the follow-on harvests being much trickier it is definitely a vintage to consider for any collection. \u003cu\u003eThere will be a small release of the 2022 Single Vineyards from Gaja but there will be no 2023 vintage release, and Gaja will not make a decision on the 2024 vintage until next year. \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eAntonio Galloni's report on the new releases is exceptional: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These new releases from the Gaja family are impressive. Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Barbarescos lead the way this year. Sorì Tildin and Sorì San Lorenzo are especially fine. It was not an easy vintage. Frost and cold weather during flowering lowered yields in some spots. Even so, the wines are pretty special. These days, the Barbarescos and Barolos see 45-60 days on the skins. Aging takes place first in French oak barrels and then cask. (...)”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished in 1859\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco, a benchmark of premium winemaking since its inception. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncompromising Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: From 1905, Angelo Gaja and Clotilde Rey set an unwavering standard for quality—a tradition the family still upholds today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, producing iconic Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control and unparalleled quality in every bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual universe where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifth-Generation Dedication\u003c\/strong\u003e: The next generation—Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni Gaja—continues the family's commitment to crafting world-renowned wines with a relentless focus on quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.B. 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The estate is now run by Bruno’s daughter Bruna, who oversees some of Piedmont’s finest vineyards, from Barbaresco’s Asili and Rabaja crus, to what is arguably Serralunga d’Alba’s very best, Falletto – terroir is very much on her side.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e was a late vintage with a cool summer followed by a warm September and October which allowed for a slow maturation, and the harvest was around 2 weeks later than usual. Due to the estate’s extremely high standards, there was vigorous selection in the vineyards, meaning there simply wasn't enough juice to make any single vineyard wines form Barbaresco or Barolo in 2018, but the wines produced have great freshness, refined structure and excellent balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624359620936,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624416473416,"sku":null,"price":706.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GiacosaBarbaresco2018_a2aefc5a-2094-4e8e-8ab3-e14959a1d993.jpg?v=1776267000"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-gaja-6x750ml","title":"Barbaresco 2021, Gaja, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGaja’s Barbaresco is often regarded as Piemonte's shining star. Barbaresco would not have the reputation it has today if it were not for this wine, and every year it sets the standard that others aspire to.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 is a very exciting vintage indeed and the best since the fabled 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e - Antonio Galloni of Vinous wrote in October 2023: \u003cem\u003e“It is too early to have a complete view of the 2021s, as so many wines have not been released yet. The wines I have tasted so far suggest an \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding to potentially profound vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e in the making. The 2021s are \u003cstrong\u003emarvellously complete wines\u003c\/strong\u003e that offer a captivating mix of energy, structure, depth and plenty of site character. Many producers opted for longer macerations in 2021 than in 2020, another harbinger of a high quality vintage. Last year, in my article Piedmont Within Reach, I wrote: \u003cstrong\u003eTwo thousand twenty-one appears to be that rare year in which conditions were close to ideal for all the main red grapes. The 2021s have gorgeous aromatics, beautiful, vibrant fruit and often exceptional balance. I feel the same way today.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCrafted from 14 different sites from across Barbaresco, with the aim of showcasing the very best that the region can produce, the 2021 Barbaresco displays incredible aromatics and a wonderfully balanced palate of pure red fruits, super fine tannin and refreshing acidity, this is undoubtedly a future classic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624359457096,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624416342344,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624416375112,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GAJA_Barbaresco.jpg?v=1769614017"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-gaja-6x750ml-1","title":"Barbaresco 2020, Gaja, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGaja’s Barbaresco is often regarded as Piemonte's shining star. Barbaresco would not have the reputation it has today if it were not for this wine, and every year it sets the standard that others aspire to.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2020 is a wonderful vintage, compared by Giovanni Gaja to the 2016, yet the tannins are significantly more silky and soft, the wine is elegant and pure, lifted juicy red berry fruits, spices and white pepper. It is a very different wine from last year’s 2019 release, a year in which all of the single Crus were declassified into the straight Barbaresco, producing a great wine, but a powerful, dense one, with serious tannic structure. 2020 has some of the silkiest tannins I have ever seen in a young Nebbiolo – indeed, it is incredibly drinkable already, yet the structure and balance will also give this wine serious ageing potential. The three single vineyard bottlings, Costa Russi, Sori Tildin and Sori San Lorenzo have been produced in 2020 and will be released next month (at a guess, around twice the price of this straight Barbaresco).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Barbaresco is made from a blend of fruit from 14 vineyards which cover around 21 hectares. The vines average 45 years old, and each plot is vinified and aged separately until the final blend is made after a year of maturation. 2020 has been rated as an Outstanding vintage by the Wine Advocate and the wine has also been well scored by Antonio Galloni, Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624359293256,"sku":null,"price":1025.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624416244040,"sku":null,"price":1025.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624416276808,"sku":null,"price":1025.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GAJA_Barbaresco_201605a1-20d5-45f4-b3b3-f621af91e343.jpg?v=1769615680"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-gaja-halves-12x375ml","title":"Barbaresco 2020, Gaja, 12x375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGaja’s Barbaresco is often regarded as Piemonte's shining star. Barbaresco would not have the reputation it has today if it were not for this wine, and every year it sets the standard that others aspire to.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2020 is a wonderful vintage, compared by Giovanni Gaja to the 2016, yet the tannins are significantly more silky and soft, the wine is elegant and pure, lifted juicy red berry fruits, spices and white pepper. It is a very different wine from last year’s 2019 release, a year in which all of the single Crus were declassified into the straight Barbaresco, producing a great wine, but a powerful, dense one, with serious tannic structure. 2020 has some of the silkiest tannins I have ever seen in a young Nebbiolo – indeed, it is incredibly drinkable already, yet the structure and balance will also give this wine serious ageing potential. 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This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624359194952,"sku":null,"price":1030.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624415981896,"sku":null,"price":1030.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624416014664,"sku":null,"price":1030.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GAJA_Barbaresco_00790cb1-0623-441c-9de2-c1fbe4cffc6d.jpg?v=1769615654"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-gaja-magnums-3x1500ml","title":"Barbaresco 2022, Gaja, 3x1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor many in Piedmont, 2022 was a challenging vintage as it was exceptionally hot and dry. In fact, trying to find anything about 2022 that wasn’t related to stress, sunburn, drought, or very difficult growing conditions is a challenge in itself. However, the \u003cstrong\u003eGaja family are renowned for their meticulous vineyard and cellar management\u003c\/strong\u003e, over-indexing on vineyard employees who operate in very small teams each responsible for small plots that they know intimately. \u003cstrong\u003eThat Gaja approach pays off in vintages like 2022, where most wine producers struggled with sunburnt grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaja performed a double harvest, first removing sunburnt or damaged grapes or foliage, then ensuring the fruit that was picked was perfectly healthy. Thanks to their history of intense Massal selection, the \u003cstrong\u003evines are not only resilient but thrive under pressure. \u003c\/strong\u003e2022 may be a vintage to forget for many producers, but \u003cstrong\u003eGaja were so pleased with their vines performance in 2022 that they produced all three single vineyards, with all of the wines passing their incredibly strict criteria.\u003c\/strong\u003e In truth, the Gaja Barbaresco 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003es are not only incredible wines, they are\u003cstrong\u003e proof that investing more pays off\u003c\/strong\u003e – your cellar may not be full of 2022 Barbaresco, but these wines are worthy of a space and will be standouts with which you can confidently challenge the perceptions of the critics of 2022 vintage.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, since 1859, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, raising the profile of Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control from soil quality to finished bottle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions, introducing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Banc to the region, as well as pioneering single vineyard winemaking in Piedmont. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual ecosystem where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine that best represents the identity of the Gaja family, and a region that the Gaja family played a pivotal role in building into the iconic symbol of quality that it is today and not just the overlooked neighbour of Barolo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of Gajas have been producing wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gajas have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing Barbarescos that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo and Darmagi, thereby permitting the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. He also introduced Gaja wines to foreign markets. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation. Together with their parents, Angelo and Lucia, they have been continuing a family tradition that has never stopped since 1859, when Giovanni Gaja founded the winery. Today, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. 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Barbaresco would not have the reputation it has today if it were not for this wine, and every year it sets the standard that others aspire to.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 is a very exciting vintage indeed and the best since the fabled 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e - Antonio Galloni of Vinous wrote in October 2023: \u003cem\u003e“It is too early to have a complete view of the 2021s, as so many wines have not been released yet. The wines I have tasted so far suggest an \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding to potentially profound vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e in the making. The 2021s are \u003cstrong\u003emarvellously complete wines\u003c\/strong\u003e that offer a captivating mix of energy, structure, depth and plenty of site character. Many producers opted for longer macerations in 2021 than in 2020, another harbinger of a high quality vintage. Last year, in my article Piedmont Within Reach, I wrote: \u003cstrong\u003eTwo thousand twenty-one appears to be that rare year in which conditions were close to ideal for all the main red grapes. The 2021s have gorgeous aromatics, beautiful, vibrant fruit and often exceptional balance. I feel the same way today.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCrafted from 14 different sites from across Barbaresco, with the aim of showcasing the very best that the region can produce, the 2021 Barbaresco displays incredible aromatics and a wonderfully balanced palate of pure red fruits, super fine tannin and refreshing acidity, this is undoubtedly a future classic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624358867272,"sku":null,"price":1080.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624415785288,"sku":null,"price":1080.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624415818056,"sku":null,"price":1080.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GAJA_Barbaresco_b2243d4a-fa5c-461a-a130-be13e73a2cb3.jpg?v=1769614090"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-gaja-magnums-3x1500ml-2","title":"Barbaresco 2020, Gaja, 3x1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGaja’s Barbaresco is often regarded as Piemonte's shining star. Barbaresco would not have the reputation it has today if it were not for this wine, and every year it sets the standard that others aspire to.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2020 is a wonderful vintage, compared by Giovanni Gaja to the 2016, yet the tannins are significantly more silky and soft, the wine is elegant and pure, lifted juicy red berry fruits, spices and white pepper. It is a very different wine from last year’s 2019 release, a year in which all of the single Crus were declassified into the straight Barbaresco, producing a great wine, but a powerful, dense one, with serious tannic structure. 2020 has some of the silkiest tannins I have ever seen in a young Nebbiolo – indeed, it is incredibly drinkable already, yet the structure and balance will also give this wine serious ageing potential. The three single vineyard bottlings, Costa Russi, Sori Tildin and Sori San Lorenzo have been produced in 2020 and will be released next month (at a guess, around twice the price of this straight Barbaresco).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Barbaresco is made from a blend of fruit from 14 vineyards which cover around 21 hectares. The vines average 45 years old, and each plot is vinified and aged separately until the final blend is made after a year of maturation. 2020 has been rated as an Outstanding vintage by the Wine Advocate and the wine has also been well scored by Antonio Galloni, Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624358736200,"sku":null,"price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624415686984,"sku":null,"price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624415719752,"sku":null,"price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GAJA_Barbaresco_129453f2-dacf-45d1-83fc-45b68ae6576c.jpg?v=1769615616"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-sori-san-lorenzo-gaja-3x750ml","title":"Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo 2021, Gaja, 3x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFollowing on from the 2021 Barbaresco release, Gaja have released their three single vineyard Barbarescos in 2021. Each owned exclusively by the Gaja family for over 50 years, they are some of the finest terroirs in Piemonte but they are \u003cstrong\u003eonly released when the conditions are perfect for all three, so, they are either all released together, or all declassified together. No single vineyard Barbarescos were produced by Gaja in 2019 or 2018 but this makes the second release in a row, and possibly one of the most exciting in recent memory. \u003c\/strong\u003eThere has been much hype around the quality of the 2021 vintage in Piedmont and with this release of the Gaja Single Vineyard Barbarescos, the scores and accolades reflect this hype. All the wines score consistently in the high 90s regardless of the critic, with Audrey Frick awarding the Sori San Lorenzo the magical 100-point score.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSori San Lorenzo came first in 1964, when it was purchased from the parish of Alba, and so it was named after the local cathedral’s patron saint, San Lorenzo. Costa Russi was purchased in 1967 - the word ‘Costa’ means a slope which faces the sun, and 'Russi' was the nickname of the vineyard's most devout worker. Sori Tildin was also acquired in the same year, with the first release in 1970. ‘Sori’ means ‘hilltop’ in old Piedmontese dialect, and ‘Tildin’ was the nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted with a small amount of Barbera in the vineyards, this meant they could not be classified as Barbaresco, but since 2013, all three vineyards are now 100% Nebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing on from what was regarded as a very good 2020 vintage in Barbaresco, the 2021s have the same beautiful elegance and refinement but have more noticeable structure and concentration of fruit, they are actually very approachable now but will age gracefully for decades and will be at their best with careful cellaring for several years at least.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe vintage provided a long stable growing season allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to reach full physiological ripeness, there were no heat spikes and the harvest remained largely dry so ideal conditions right through apart from some cold weather resulting in pockets of frost at bud break, this resulted in the \u003cstrong\u003eSori San Lorenzo production volumes being down by about 30%.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the follow-on harvests being much trickier it is definitely a vintage to consider for any collection. \u003cu\u003eThere will be a small release of the 2022 Single Vineyards from Gaja but there will be no 2023 vintage release, and Gaja will not make a decision on the 2024 vintage until next year. \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eAntonio Galloni's report on the new releases is exceptional: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These new releases from the Gaja family are impressive. Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Barbarescos lead the way this year. Sorì Tildin and Sorì San Lorenzo are especially fine. It was not an easy vintage. Frost and cold weather during flowering lowered yields in some spots. Even so, the wines are pretty special. These days, the Barbarescos and Barolos see 45-60 days on the skins. Aging takes place first in French oak barrels and then cask. 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A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.B. 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Each owned exclusively by the Gaja family for over 50 years, they are some of the finest terroirs in Piemonte but they are \u003cstrong\u003eonly released when the conditions are perfect for all three, and they are either all released together, or all declassified together. No single vineyard Barbarescos were produced by Gaja in 2019 or 2018 so these are the first releases of these wines since 2017.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was lucky enough to drink these wines over lunch in November 2023 with Angelo's children and successors, Giovanni and Gaia and they were a real treat. All showing wonderfully at this early stage with juicy, crunchy fruit, great freshness and awesome intensity. \u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi\u003c\/strong\u003e is fairly open and certainly the easiest to understand at this stage. \u003cstrong\u003eSori Tildin\u003c\/strong\u003e is perhaps the most closed, darker in profile, deep and brooding. \u003cstrong\u003eSori San Lorenzo\u003c\/strong\u003e was the real star for me, although it is also far from showing its best, but it has the most sensuous perfume, and with the underlying intensity lingering on the palate it already shows itself to be a very serious wine, built for the long haul, but irresistibly delicious even now!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSori San Lorenzo came first in 1964, when it was purchased from the parish of Alba, and so it was named after the local cathedral’s patron saint, San Lorenzo. Costa Russi was purchased in 1967 - the word ‘Costa’ means a slope which faces the sun, and 'Russi' was the nickname of the vineyard's most devout worker. Sori Tildin was also acquired in the same year, with the first release in 1970. ‘Sori’ means ‘hilltop’ in old Piedmontese dialect, and ‘Tildin’ was the nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted with a small amount of Barbera in the vineyards, this meant they could not be classified as Barbaresco, but since 2013, all three vineyards are now 100% Nebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAntonio Galloni wrote of Gaja’s 2020s: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“a superb set of wines from the Gaja family…the 2020 Barbarescos are gorgeous, vibrant wines that impress with their delineation.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Galloni was also very positive about the vintage as a whole, not just at Gaja – \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“2020s are beautifully balanced…..a vintage of extreme pleasure without excess or opulence.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.B. 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In fact, trying to find anything about 2022 that wasn’t related to stress, sunburn, drought, or very difficult growing conditions is a challenge in itself. However, the \u003cstrong\u003eGaja family are renowned for their meticulous vineyard and cellar management\u003c\/strong\u003e, over-indexing on vineyard employees who operate in very small teams each responsible for small plots that they know intimately. \u003cstrong\u003eThat Gaja approach pays off in vintages like 2022, where most wine producers struggled with sunburnt grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaja performed a double harvest, first removing sunburnt or damaged grapes or foliage, then ensuring the fruit that was picked was perfectly healthy. Thanks to their history of intense Massal selection, the \u003cstrong\u003evines are not only resilient but thrive under pressure. \u003c\/strong\u003e2022 may be a vintage to forget for many producers, but \u003cstrong\u003eGaja were so pleased with their vines performance in 2022 that they produced all three single vineyards, with all of the wines passing their incredibly strict criteria.\u003c\/strong\u003e In truth, the Gaja Barbaresco 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003es are not only incredible wines, they are\u003cstrong\u003e proof that investing more pays off\u003c\/strong\u003e – your cellar may not be full of 2022 Barbaresco, but these wines are worthy of a space and will be standouts with which you can confidently challenge the perceptions of the critics of 2022 vintage.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, since 1859, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, raising the profile of Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control from soil quality to finished bottle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions, introducing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Banc to the region, as well as pioneering single vineyard winemaking in Piedmont. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual ecosystem where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine that best represents the identity of the Gaja family, and a region that the Gaja family played a pivotal role in building into the iconic symbol of quality that it is today and not just the overlooked neighbour of Barolo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of Gajas have been producing wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gajas have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing Barbarescos that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo and Darmagi, thereby permitting the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. He also introduced Gaja wines to foreign markets. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation. Together with their parents, Angelo and Lucia, they have been continuing a family tradition that has never stopped since 1859, when Giovanni Gaja founded the winery. Today, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624358342984,"sku":null,"price":1215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624415359304,"sku":null,"price":1215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624415392072,"sku":null,"price":1215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GajaSoriSanLorenzo_e502783e-68e0-4489-83aa-4439b6e8f70a.jpg?v=1769614876"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-sori-san-lorenzo-gaja-magnum-1x1500ml-1","title":"Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo 2021, Gaja, 1x1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFollowing on from the 2021 Barbaresco release, Gaja have released their three single vineyard Barbarescos in 2021. Each owned exclusively by the Gaja family for over 50 years, they are some of the finest terroirs in Piemonte but they are \u003cstrong\u003eonly released when the conditions are perfect for all three, so, they are either all released together, or all declassified together. No single vineyard Barbarescos were produced by Gaja in 2019 or 2018 but this makes the second release in a row, and possibly one of the most exciting in recent memory. \u003c\/strong\u003eThere has been much hype around the quality of the 2021 vintage in Piedmont and with this release of the Gaja Single Vineyard Barbarescos, the scores and accolades reflect this hype. All the wines score consistently in the high 90s regardless of the critic, with Audrey Frick awarding the Sori San Lorenzo the magical 100-point score.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSori San Lorenzo came first in 1964, when it was purchased from the parish of Alba, and so it was named after the local cathedral’s patron saint, San Lorenzo. Costa Russi was purchased in 1967 - the word ‘Costa’ means a slope which faces the sun, and 'Russi' was the nickname of the vineyard's most devout worker. Sori Tildin was also acquired in the same year, with the first release in 1970. ‘Sori’ means ‘hilltop’ in old Piedmontese dialect, and ‘Tildin’ was the nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted with a small amount of Barbera in the vineyards, this meant they could not be classified as Barbaresco, but since 2013, all three vineyards are now 100% Nebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing on from what was regarded as a very good 2020 vintage in Barbaresco, the 2021s have the same beautiful elegance and refinement but have more noticeable structure and concentration of fruit, they are actually very approachable now but will age gracefully for decades and will be at their best with careful cellaring for several years at least.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe vintage provided a long stable growing season allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to reach full physiological ripeness, there were no heat spikes and the harvest remained largely dry so ideal conditions right through apart from some cold weather resulting in pockets of frost at bud break, this resulted in the \u003cstrong\u003eSori San Lorenzo production volumes being down by about 30%.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the follow-on harvests being much trickier it is definitely a vintage to consider for any collection. \u003cu\u003eThere will be a small release of the 2022 Single Vineyards from Gaja but there will be no 2023 vintage release, and Gaja will not make a decision on the 2024 vintage until next year. \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eAntonio Galloni's report on the new releases is exceptional: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These new releases from the Gaja family are impressive. Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Barbarescos lead the way this year. Sorì Tildin and Sorì San Lorenzo are especially fine. It was not an easy vintage. Frost and cold weather during flowering lowered yields in some spots. Even so, the wines are pretty special. These days, the Barbarescos and Barolos see 45-60 days on the skins. Aging takes place first in French oak barrels and then cask. (...)”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished in 1859\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco, a benchmark of premium winemaking since its inception. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncompromising Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: From 1905, Angelo Gaja and Clotilde Rey set an unwavering standard for quality—a tradition the family still upholds today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, producing iconic Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control and unparalleled quality in every bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual universe where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifth-Generation Dedication\u003c\/strong\u003e: The next generation—Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni Gaja—continues the family's commitment to crafting world-renowned wines with a relentless focus on quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.B. 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Each owned exclusively by the Gaja family for over 50 years, they are some of the finest terroirs in Piemonte but they are \u003cstrong\u003eonly released when the conditions are perfect for all three, so, they are either all released together, or all declassified together. No single vineyard Barbarescos were produced by Gaja in 2019 or 2018 but this makes the second release in a row, and possibly one of the most exciting in recent memory. \u003c\/strong\u003eThere has been much hype around the quality of the 2021 vintage in Piedmont and with this release of the Gaja Single Vineyard Barbarescos, the scores and accolades reflect this hype. All the wines score consistently in the high 90s regardless of the critic, with Audrey Frick awarding the Sori San Lorenzo the magical 100-point score.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSori San Lorenzo came first in 1964, when it was purchased from the parish of Alba, and so it was named after the local cathedral’s patron saint, San Lorenzo. Costa Russi was purchased in 1967 - the word ‘Costa’ means a slope which faces the sun, and 'Russi' was the nickname of the vineyard's most devout worker. Sori Tildin was also acquired in the same year, with the first release in 1970. ‘Sori’ means ‘hilltop’ in old Piedmontese dialect, and ‘Tildin’ was the nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted with a small amount of Barbera in the vineyards, this meant they could not be classified as Barbaresco, but since 2013, all three vineyards are now 100% Nebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing on from what was regarded as a very good 2020 vintage in Barbaresco, the 2021s have the same beautiful elegance and refinement but have more noticeable structure and concentration of fruit, they are actually very approachable now but will age gracefully for decades and will be at their best with careful cellaring for several years at least.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe vintage provided a long stable growing season allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to reach full physiological ripeness, there were no heat spikes and the harvest remained largely dry so ideal conditions right through apart from some cold weather resulting in pockets of frost at bud break, this resulted in the \u003cstrong\u003eSori San Lorenzo production volumes being down by about 30%.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the follow-on harvests being much trickier it is definitely a vintage to consider for any collection. \u003cu\u003eThere will be a small release of the 2022 Single Vineyards from Gaja but there will be no 2023 vintage release, and Gaja will not make a decision on the 2024 vintage until next year. \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eAntonio Galloni's report on the new releases is exceptional: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These new releases from the Gaja family are impressive. Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Barbarescos lead the way this year. Sorì Tildin and Sorì San Lorenzo are especially fine. It was not an easy vintage. Frost and cold weather during flowering lowered yields in some spots. Even so, the wines are pretty special. These days, the Barbarescos and Barolos see 45-60 days on the skins. Aging takes place first in French oak barrels and then cask. (...)”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished in 1859\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco, a benchmark of premium winemaking since its inception. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncompromising Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: From 1905, Angelo Gaja and Clotilde Rey set an unwavering standard for quality—a tradition the family still upholds today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, producing iconic Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control and unparalleled quality in every bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual universe where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifth-Generation Dedication\u003c\/strong\u003e: The next generation—Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni Gaja—continues the family's commitment to crafting world-renowned wines with a relentless focus on quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624358113608,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624415195464,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624415228232,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GajaSoriTildin.jpg?v=1769614421"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-sori-tildin-gaja-3x750ml-1","title":"Barbaresco Sori Tildin 2020, Gaja, 3x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFollowing on from the 2020 Barbaresco and 2019 Barolos, Gaja have released their three single vineyard Barbarescos in 2020. Each owned exclusively by the Gaja family for over 50 years, they are some of the finest terroirs in Piemonte but they are \u003cstrong\u003eonly released when the conditions are perfect for all three, and they are either all released together, or all declassified together. No single vineyard Barbarescos were produced by Gaja in 2019 or 2018 so these are the first releases of these wines since 2017.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was lucky enough to drink these wines over lunch in November 2023 with Angelo's children and successors, Giovanni and Gaia and they were a real treat. All showing wonderfully at this early stage with juicy, crunchy fruit, great freshness and awesome intensity. \u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi\u003c\/strong\u003e is fairly open and certainly the easiest to understand at this stage. \u003cstrong\u003eSori Tildin\u003c\/strong\u003e is perhaps the most closed, darker in profile, deep and brooding. \u003cstrong\u003eSori San Lorenzo\u003c\/strong\u003e was the real star for me, although it is also far from showing its best, but it has the most sensuous perfume, and with the underlying intensity lingering on the palate it already shows itself to be a very serious wine, built for the long haul, but irresistibly delicious even now!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSori San Lorenzo came first in 1964, when it was purchased from the parish of Alba, and so it was named after the local cathedral’s patron saint, San Lorenzo. Costa Russi was purchased in 1967 - the word ‘Costa’ means a slope which faces the sun, and 'Russi' was the nickname of the vineyard's most devout worker. Sori Tildin was also acquired in the same year, with the first release in 1970. ‘Sori’ means ‘hilltop’ in old Piedmontese dialect, and ‘Tildin’ was the nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted with a small amount of Barbera in the vineyards, this meant they could not be classified as Barbaresco, but since 2013, all three vineyards are now 100% Nebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAntonio Galloni wrote of Gaja’s 2020s: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“a superb set of wines from the Gaja family…the 2020 Barbarescos are gorgeous, vibrant wines that impress with their delineation.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Galloni was also very positive about the vintage as a whole, not just at Gaja – \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“2020s are beautifully balanced…..a vintage of extreme pleasure without excess or opulence.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624357982536,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624415064392,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624415097160,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GajaSoriTildin_742a1c3f-9c83-4b28-ba02-c794b5a215c8.jpg?v=1769615841"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-sori-tildin-gaja-magnum-1x1500ml","title":"Barbaresco Sori Tildin 2022, Gaja, 1x1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor many in Piedmont, 2022 was a challenging vintage as it was exceptionally hot and dry. In fact, trying to find anything about 2022 that wasn’t related to stress, sunburn, drought, or very difficult growing conditions is a challenge in itself. However, the \u003cstrong\u003eGaja family are renowned for their meticulous vineyard and cellar management\u003c\/strong\u003e, over-indexing on vineyard employees who operate in very small teams each responsible for small plots that they know intimately. \u003cstrong\u003eThat Gaja approach pays off in vintages like 2022, where most wine producers struggled with sunburnt grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaja performed a double harvest, first removing sunburnt or damaged grapes or foliage, then ensuring the fruit that was picked was perfectly healthy. Thanks to their history of intense Massal selection, the \u003cstrong\u003evines are not only resilient but thrive under pressure. \u003c\/strong\u003e2022 may be a vintage to forget for many producers, but \u003cstrong\u003eGaja were so pleased with their vines performance in 2022 that they produced all three single vineyards, with all of the wines passing their incredibly strict criteria.\u003c\/strong\u003e In truth, the Gaja Barbaresco 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003es are not only incredible wines, they are\u003cstrong\u003e proof that investing more pays off\u003c\/strong\u003e – your cellar may not be full of 2022 Barbaresco, but these wines are worthy of a space and will be standouts with which you can confidently challenge the perceptions of the critics of 2022 vintage.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, since 1859, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, raising the profile of Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control from soil quality to finished bottle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions, introducing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Banc to the region, as well as pioneering single vineyard winemaking in Piedmont. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual ecosystem where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine that best represents the identity of the Gaja family, and a region that the Gaja family played a pivotal role in building into the iconic symbol of quality that it is today and not just the overlooked neighbour of Barolo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. A 4.35ha single vineyard, 230m above sea level, predominantly compacted clay, cooler climate at the foot of the vineyard. Typically fresh, floral, herbaceous, and with a lifted fruitiness.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí Tildín: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamed in honour of Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was Tildin. A 3.8ha vineyard, 260m above sea level, with more sand presence and rich in magnesium. This is the warmest of the three single vineyards and is often dark fruited and voluptuous. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorí San Lorenzo: \u003c\/strong\u003eSori refers to the south facing hillside, and San Lorenzo is the saint said to protect the cathedral in Alba. This is a 3.38ha vineyard with clay-calcareous marls with predominantly limestone soil, 250m above sea level. This wine is typically powerful, earthy, and deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of Gajas have been producing wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gajas have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing Barbarescos that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo and Darmagi, thereby permitting the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. He also introduced Gaja wines to foreign markets. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation. Together with their parents, Angelo and Lucia, they have been continuing a family tradition that has never stopped since 1859, when Giovanni Gaja founded the winery. Today, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. 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Each owned exclusively by the Gaja family for over 50 years, they are some of the finest terroirs in Piemonte but they are \u003cstrong\u003eonly released when the conditions are perfect for all three, so, they are either all released together, or all declassified together. No single vineyard Barbarescos were produced by Gaja in 2019 or 2018 but this makes the second release in a row, and possibly one of the most exciting in recent memory. \u003c\/strong\u003eThere has been much hype around the quality of the 2021 vintage in Piedmont and with this release of the Gaja Single Vineyard Barbarescos, the scores and accolades reflect this hype. All the wines score consistently in the high 90s regardless of the critic, with Audrey Frick awarding the Sori San Lorenzo the magical 100-point score.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSori San Lorenzo came first in 1964, when it was purchased from the parish of Alba, and so it was named after the local cathedral’s patron saint, San Lorenzo. Costa Russi was purchased in 1967 - the word ‘Costa’ means a slope which faces the sun, and 'Russi' was the nickname of the vineyard's most devout worker. Sori Tildin was also acquired in the same year, with the first release in 1970. ‘Sori’ means ‘hilltop’ in old Piedmontese dialect, and ‘Tildin’ was the nickname of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted with a small amount of Barbera in the vineyards, this meant they could not be classified as Barbaresco, but since 2013, all three vineyards are now 100% Nebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing on from what was regarded as a very good 2020 vintage in Barbaresco, the 2021s have the same beautiful elegance and refinement but have more noticeable structure and concentration of fruit, they are actually very approachable now but will age gracefully for decades and will be at their best with careful cellaring for several years at least.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe vintage provided a long stable growing season allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to reach full physiological ripeness, there were no heat spikes and the harvest remained largely dry so ideal conditions right through apart from some cold weather resulting in pockets of frost at bud break, this resulted in the \u003cstrong\u003eSori San Lorenzo production volumes being down by about 30%.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the follow-on harvests being much trickier it is definitely a vintage to consider for any collection. \u003cu\u003eThere will be a small release of the 2022 Single Vineyards from Gaja but there will be no 2023 vintage release, and Gaja will not make a decision on the 2024 vintage until next year. \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eAntonio Galloni's report on the new releases is exceptional: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These new releases from the Gaja family are impressive. Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Barbarescos lead the way this year. Sorì Tildin and Sorì San Lorenzo are especially fine. It was not an easy vintage. Frost and cold weather during flowering lowered yields in some spots. Even so, the wines are pretty special. These days, the Barbarescos and Barolos see 45-60 days on the skins. Aging takes place first in French oak barrels and then cask. (...)”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Gaja family has been producing wines in Piedmont, Italy, for over 350 years, carrying a legacy of five generations of winemaking excellence in the Langhe hills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished in 1859\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco, a benchmark of premium winemaking since its inception. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncompromising Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: From 1905, Angelo Gaja and Clotilde Rey set an unwavering standard for quality—a tradition the family still upholds today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership in Barbaresco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Giovanni Gaja propelled Gaja wines to national acclaim, producing iconic Barbaresco wines and expanding with renowned vineyards like Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, and Sorì San Lorenzo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Estate-Grown Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gaja wines are made exclusively from family-owned vineyards, ensuring complete control and unparalleled quality in every bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition Meets Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Angelo Gaja, who joined the winery in 1961, introduced bold innovations while maintaining deep respect for the Langhe’s winemaking traditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental responsibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach single vineyard is fostered uniquely as an individual universe where different forms of life co-exist and the purpose is to fully understand the interactions of nature to protect, nurture and grow life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifth-Generation Dedication\u003c\/strong\u003e: The next generation—Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni Gaja—continues the family's commitment to crafting world-renowned wines with a relentless focus on quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Russi: \u003c\/strong\u003eCosta = Hillside and Russi = the nickname of the old farmer who worked this vineyard. 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Its origins date back to 1952 when, after much experimentation and against the wishes of the Ferreira board at the time, Fernando Nicolau de Almeida produced the first vintage of Barca Velha. Then technical director of Ferreira Port, he believed in the huge potential of the Douro Superior to produce still wines with the ageing potential of Vintage Port. Restraining the Douro’s natural exuberance and preserving freshness to endow the wine with ageability was crucial. Nicolau de Almeida achieved this by blending \u003cstrong\u003efruit sourced from the highest vineyards in the Douro Superior,\u003c\/strong\u003e something which remains the cornerstone of the Barca Velha winemaking philosophy. Today, winemaker Luís Sottomayor continues to make Barca Velha as a blend of different sites in the Douro Superior, each bringing a different component - intensity, perfume, acidity, tannin structure etc. - to the blend. \u003cstrong\u003eThink of it as Portugal’s version of Penfolds Grange.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuinta da Leda is Casa Ferreirinha’s flagship estate and is the main source of grapes for Barca-Velha, when it is made. Located in the far eastern reaches of the Douro Superior, just 12 kilometres from the Spanish border, the estate lies on the south bank of the Douro River and covers over 200 hectares, 170 of which are under vine. Rolling hills at altitudes of between 120 to 280 metres above sea level result in many different aspects and microclimates, providing Luís Sottomayor with a myriad of blending options. 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So, for now, the wines are released as straight single vineyards at wonderfully affordable prices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1972, G.D. Vajra was founded by Aldo Vaira, an \u003cstrong\u003eearly pioneer of organic farming in Piemonte\u003c\/strong\u003e. He named the estate in the Barolo commune of Vergne after his father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra. At fifteen, Aldo was sent off to Barolo by his father after being caught protesting in Turin in May 1968. Spending that summer on his grandparent's farm led him to fall in love with the area and ultimately apply his rebellious spirit to innovative winemaking instead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the estate practices both organic and sustainable vineyard management, alongside regenerative farming which they’ve embraced for the last 50 years. This approach encourages healthy soils and helps increase the biodiversity of each site. Aldo’s elevated vineyards have given his wines a signature profile, notable for their pristine and well-defined aromas full of freshness. \u003cstrong\u003eThe estate has a total of 60 hectares planted under vine, including 10 hectares of Nebbiolo dedicated to Barolo. Though a traditionalist at heart, Aldo combines historical winemaking techniques with a modern approach, such as temperature-controlled fermentation, to produce his quintessential style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" width=\"100%\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“wines to admire for their balance and seductive appeal more than their power or structure.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni on 2020 Baroli, vinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A ballet dancer with muscles”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson MW on G.D Vajra ‘Bricco delle Viole’ Barolo 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"345\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" width=\"564\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; width: 98.2578%; height: 408.333px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 408.333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"word-break: break-word; color: rgb(117, 117, 117); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0px 18px 9px; width: 100%; height: 408.333px;\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE 2020 VINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2020 proved to be a remarkable vintage in Piemonte, and one of the longest of the decade. Temperatures were steady during spring and into summer, which resulted in abundant flowering and a healthy vegetative cycle. July saw several episodes of rain which meant that careful management in the vineyards was necessary to minimize any risk of disease. This also resulted in milder temperatures, allowing grapes to spend a longer period on the vines and enabling them to develop beautiful aromatics and varietal authenticity. Vajra call it a very classic vintage, balanced and elegant, showing a good balance between minerality and richness, as per their vintage chart below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLocated on a steep slope, \u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Barolo’s MGAs. This cru is one of the commune’s best kept secrets as it sits between Cannubi and Bussia, planted on Arenaria Diano, a type of Tortonian sandstone that delivers distinctive floral aromas and salty minerality. The vineyard lies at 310 metres altitude above sea level allowing for a long ripening season. This Barolo is aged on average for 35 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e MGA is recognised as the most important single vineyard in the commune of Novello. The soil in this cru is made up of Tartorian marls alongside sandstones and clays of the Serravalian period. G.D. Vajra’s parcels in the southern amphitheatre, sitting between 320-340 metres above sea level. This Barolo was aged for 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe historical 4.79-hectare \u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard is perched between 400-480 metres above sea level on fossil marl soils, making it one of the highest and closest vineyards to the Alps in Barolo. Bricco delle Viole translates to ‘Hill of the Violets’, paying tribute to local flora. Vines were first planted in 1949. The high elevation and dramatic diurnal shift offer a long ripening season producing deep, elegant and aromatically complex wines. This vineyard tends to be picked last. 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Now at 22 years of age, it is utterly delicious. \u003c\/strong\u003eClear ruby red in colour with orange reflections, the nose is full of wild berries and cherries, with dried meats, thyme, nutshell and balsamic notes. The tannins have fully integrated and the palate is incredibly aromatic, with notes of liquorice on the palate which finishes with perfect balance and a long finish of figs and prunes, leaving you wanting another sip. Everything you want from a classic mature Barolo and it is not in any way in decline - a recent bottle showed that, in fact, it still has more to give, and it drank well over several days, gaining yet more elegance and the fruit stayed wonderfully present as the balsamic notes increased.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing across a bottle of Boroli's 2004 Cerequio at a good friend's house recently was a very pleasant surprise!\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 years of ageing have turned this into a lovely mature wine. Distinctly perfumed with scents of dark berries, licorice and menthol all wrapped up in a spicy finish. The tannins are silky soft and almost entirely absorbed into the wine - a more refined and serious version, recognisably similar in style - this was superb with a barbecued Rib-eye!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Boroli family is considered one of Barolo’s rising stars, with a modern and uncompromising approach to creating the finest expressions of a wine often referred to as the ‘King of Wines’. Their 10 hectares of Nebbiolo vines are spread across the \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo communes of Castiglione Falletto, Barolo and La Morra\u003c\/strong\u003e. This includes holdings in 3 of the top Barolo Cru vineyards – \u003cstrong\u003eVillero, Cerequio\u003c\/strong\u003e, and their exclusive and historic ‘\u003cstrong\u003eBrunella\u003c\/strong\u003e’ monopole which surrounds the state-of-the-art winery, Cascina La Brunella.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder the leadership of Achille Boroli tremendous efforts are taken in the vineyards to produce the highest quality fruit, including carefully controlling densities, organic fertilization and green harvesting. Equal care is taken in the winery where bunches are carefully destemmed and pressed by gravity, where only the first run juice is used to make the wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines are highly sought after and notable for their balance, elegance, and approachability – even in relative youth – something not often found in traditional Barolo, but today I am pleased to offer a wine that is very much ready to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624357196104,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624414343496,"sku":null,"price":443.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/BoroliBarolo2004bottle.jpg?v=1773910005"},{"product_id":"barolo-conteisa-gaja-6x750ml","title":"Barolo Conteisa 2021, Gaja, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMore than just Barolo, Sperss and Conteisa are living expressions of place, time, and legacy. Crafted only in the finest years, \u003cem\u003eSperss\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eConteisa\u003c\/em\u003e 2021 represent the pinnacle of Nebbiolo in the Langhe, and a new benchmark for Gaja’s relentless pursuit of excellence. \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni writes in his Vinous report that he is both \u003cem\u003e“deeply impressed”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with the 2021 vintage in Barolo, and that his tastings have confirmed that\u003cem\u003e “...\u003cstrong\u003e2021 is an exceptional year in terms of both quality and consistency”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perhaps his most powerful statement is that \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“...savvy Piedmont fans should note that it will be some time before another vintage of this calibre enters the market.”. \u003c\/em\u003eMonica Larner\u003c\/strong\u003e shares the same views of the vintage, stating that \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“the 2021 vintage can be grouped with 2001, 2010 and 2016 as one of the best since the start of the new millennium”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e The best wines from this vintage are worthy of a place in any serious collector's cellar, and when you factor in the heritage, unrelenting focus on quality, and global following that the Gaja family have built over five generations, there is even more reason for wine lovers to secure their piece of this legendary vintage on release.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Vintage: - \u003c\/strong\u003eA demanding late harvest vintage rewarded the Gaja team with high-quality grapes of smaller berries, whose thick skins were rich in aromas, colour, and structure. The result is savoury wines of significant volume and richness with a long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbundant snowfall and low temperatures led to an unusually severe, rainy winter, followed by a dry spring. Temperatures picked up again in mid-March, accelerating the plant life cycle. Fortunately, the Barolo vineyards, located at higher altitudes, were unaffected by the frost that struck elsewhere in early April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe summer unfolded dramatically, beginning bright and windy, turning hot and violent in mid-season with frequent thunderstorms, and ending hot and dry. While thunderstorms helped cool the land, the overall conditions emphasized the drier nature of the Barolo zone. A redeeming rainfall arrived at the end of August, refreshing the vineyards and making the white varieties ready for harvest in early September.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo ripened late. The rainfall of September 17, along with a drop in temperatures and a dense fog, helped complete the ripening process. Harvest in the Gaja vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba began in late September and concluded on October 14.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaja: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of the Gaja family have produced wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gaja family have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing wines that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation who continue the family tradition of producing the very best wines with total dedication to quality.  \u003cbr\u003eToday, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSperss: The Gaja family took the decision in 1961 to only bottle estate grown fruit in order to uphold the highest standards of quality, but this did mean that they were unable to produce a Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Roughly three decades after this decision was made, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Gaja family purchased their first Barolo vineyard in 1988, a 12 hectare vineyard in a prime location in Serralunga d’Alba that they affectionately named Sperss\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means nostalgia in the Piedmontese dialect and is a reference to Giovanni Gaja’s childhood memories of Serralunga.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSperss\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard is located in the Marenca-Rivette sub-area in the municipality of Serralunga. The land, arranged as an amphitheatre on a surface of 12 hectares, consists of very compact clay-calcareous marls and has south and south-west facing exposure with an average altitude of 370 m above sea level. The vines are 55 years old on average. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConteisa: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1995 the Gaja family decided further develop their holdings in Barolo, and purchased \u003cstrong\u003ea second vineyard in the appellation, this time in the township of La Morra\u003c\/strong\u003e. The majority of the vineyard lies in the famed \u003cstrong\u003eCerequio cru\u003c\/strong\u003e which is widely regarded as one of the best sites on the west side of the Barolo-Alba road. Cerequio is located between the townships of La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba, who contended with each other for 100 years over the coveted cru. It was this contest that the Gaja family chose to name their wine after; ‘Conteisa’ is Piedmontese for the Italian ‘contesa’, meaning the contended vineyard. The family bottled their first vintage of Conteisa in 1996. The land, facing south, consists of clay-calcareous marls with a considerable presence of sand. Covering a surface of 6 hectares with an average altitude of 380 m above sea level. The vines are 65 years old on average.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.B. 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Five generations of the Gaja family have produced wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gaja family have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing wines that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation who continue the family tradition of producing the very best wines with total dedication to quality.  \u003cbr\u003eToday, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSperss: The Gaja family took the decision in 1961 to only bottle estate grown fruit in order to uphold the highest standards of quality, but this did mean that they were unable to produce a Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Roughly three decades after this decision was made, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Gaja family purchased their first Barolo vineyard in 1988, a 12 hectare vineyard in a prime location in Serralunga d’Alba that they affectionately named Sperss\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means nostalgia in the Piedmontese dialect and is a reference to Giovanni Gaja’s childhood memories of Serralunga.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSperss\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard is located in the Marenca-Rivette sub-area in the municipality of Serralunga. The land, arranged as an amphitheatre on a surface of 12 hectares, consists of very compact clay-calcareous marls and has south and south-west facing exposure with an average altitude of 370 m above sea level. The vines are 55 years old on average. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConteisa: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1995 the Gaja family decided further develop their holdings in Barolo, and purchased \u003cstrong\u003ea second vineyard in the appellation, this time in the township of La Morra\u003c\/strong\u003e. The majority of the vineyard lies in the famed \u003cstrong\u003eCerequio cru\u003c\/strong\u003e which is widely regarded as one of the best sites on the west side of the Barolo-Alba road. Cerequio is located between the townships of La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba, who contended with each other for 100 years over the coveted cru. It was this contest that the Gaja family chose to name their wine after; ‘Conteisa’ is Piedmontese for the Italian ‘contesa’, meaning the contended vineyard. The family bottled their first vintage of Conteisa in 1996. The land, facing south, consists of clay-calcareous marls with a considerable presence of sand. Covering a surface of 6 hectares with an average altitude of 380 m above sea level. The vines are 65 years old on average. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is no secret that 2020 was not a uniform or classically great year in Piemonte, but the temperature variations in September and October saved the vintage, and Gaja say they are extremely happy with the resulting wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These new releases from the Gaja family are impressive. Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos...”\u003c\/em\u003e - Antonio Galloni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhat is also clear from Antonio Galloni’s comments is that \u003cstrong\u003e2020 has not only produced a spectacular Sperss, but also the “\u003cem\u003emost improved\u003c\/em\u003e” wine in the Gaja range; the “\u003cem\u003estunning\u003c\/em\u003e” Conteisa, which he has awarded 97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – the joint highest-ever score for Conteisa. The generational transition, and the continued dedication to excellence in all elements of their vineyards and business, have allowed the Gaja family to produce two spectacular Barolos that tell the story of the the very different vineyards from which they are created, but without one being a ‘lesser’ offering. 2020 truly is a vintage where both Sperss and Conteisa earn their place in serious Barolo fans cellars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624356868424,"sku":null,"price":1510.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624414081352,"sku":null,"price":1510.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624414114120,"sku":null,"price":1510.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GajaConteisa_f985edbc-91a2-48aa-a947-9eea6dfe2785.jpg?v=1769530655"},{"product_id":"barolo-conteisa-gaja-6x750ml-2","title":"Barolo Conteisa 2019, Gaja, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of the Gaja family have produced wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gaja family have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing wines that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation who continue the family tradition of producing the very best wines with total dedication to quality.  \u003cbr\u003eToday, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSperss: The Gaja family took the decision in 1961 to only bottle estate grown fruit in order to uphold the highest standards of quality, but this did mean that they were unable to produce a Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Roughly three decades after this decision was made, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Gaja family purchased their first Barolo vineyard in 1988, a 12 hectare vineyard in a prime location in Serralunga d’Alba that they affectionately named Sperss\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means nostalgia in the Piedmontese dialect and is a reference to Giovanni Gaja’s childhood memories of Serralunga.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSperss\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard is located in the Marenca-Rivette sub-area in the municipality of Serralunga. The land, arranged as an amphitheatre on a surface of 12 hectares, consists of very compact clay-calcareous marls and has south and south-west facing exposure with an average altitude of 370 m above sea level. The vines are 55 years old on average. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConteisa: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1995 the Gaja family decided further develop their holdings in Barolo, and purchased \u003cstrong\u003ea second vineyard in the appellation, this time in the township of La Morra\u003c\/strong\u003e. The majority of the vineyard lies in the famed \u003cstrong\u003eCerequio cru\u003c\/strong\u003e which is widely regarded as one of the best sites on the west side of the Barolo-Alba road. Cerequio is located between the townships of La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba, who contended with each other for 100 years over the coveted cru. It was this contest that the Gaja family chose to name their wine after; ‘Conteisa’ is Piedmontese for the Italian ‘contesa’, meaning the contended vineyard. The family bottled their first vintage of Conteisa in 1996. The land, facing south, consists of clay-calcareous marls with a considerable presence of sand. Covering a surface of 6 hectares with an average altitude of 380 m above sea level. The vines are 65 years old on average. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eis regarded as an excellent vintage in Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e the best since 2016, and one of the best in the last 20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the right hands, 2019 has provided wines of high quality with the ability to age for many years to come. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate rate the vintage ‘Extraordinary’, 96\/100.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudrey Frick of jebdunnuck.com states \u003cem\u003e“Beginning with the 2019 vintage, this is an outstanding, classic year with linear, tension-packed wines possessing austere, compact structures that will demand bottle age. At their best, the 2019s are red-fruited and noble, angular wines with brilliant clarity and energy. Their structure is reminiscent of the 2016s, although they’re even more persistent and focused.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. This wine is not currently in stock but can be ordered, usually for delivery within a few weeks -  please email info@cellarselect.co.uk for availability and lead time, or it will be confirmed after an order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624356737352,"sku":null,"price":1510.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624413983048,"sku":null,"price":1510.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52624414015816,"sku":null,"price":1510.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GajaConteisa_7b7cfe88-e0e2-4cc7-85a7-aa3b5a74f0b3.jpg?v=1769530905"},{"product_id":"barolo-conteisa-gaja-magnum-1x1500ml","title":"Barolo Conteisa 2021, Gaja, 1x1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMore than just Barolo, Sperss and Conteisa are living expressions of place, time, and legacy. Crafted only in the finest years, \u003cem\u003eSperss\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eConteisa\u003c\/em\u003e 2021 represent the pinnacle of Nebbiolo in the Langhe, and a new benchmark for Gaja’s relentless pursuit of excellence. \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni writes in his Vinous report that he is both \u003cem\u003e“deeply impressed”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with the 2021 vintage in Barolo, and that his tastings have confirmed that\u003cem\u003e “...\u003cstrong\u003e2021 is an exceptional year in terms of both quality and consistency”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perhaps his most powerful statement is that \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“...savvy Piedmont fans should note that it will be some time before another vintage of this calibre enters the market.”. \u003c\/em\u003eMonica Larner\u003c\/strong\u003e shares the same views of the vintage, stating that \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“the 2021 vintage can be grouped with 2001, 2010 and 2016 as one of the best since the start of the new millennium”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e The best wines from this vintage are worthy of a place in any serious collector's cellar, and when you factor in the heritage, unrelenting focus on quality, and global following that the Gaja family have built over five generations, there is even more reason for wine lovers to secure their piece of this legendary vintage on release.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Vintage: - \u003c\/strong\u003eA demanding late harvest vintage rewarded the Gaja team with high-quality grapes of smaller berries, whose thick skins were rich in aromas, colour, and structure. The result is savoury wines of significant volume and richness with a long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbundant snowfall and low temperatures led to an unusually severe, rainy winter, followed by a dry spring. Temperatures picked up again in mid-March, accelerating the plant life cycle. Fortunately, the Barolo vineyards, located at higher altitudes, were unaffected by the frost that struck elsewhere in early April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe summer unfolded dramatically, beginning bright and windy, turning hot and violent in mid-season with frequent thunderstorms, and ending hot and dry. While thunderstorms helped cool the land, the overall conditions emphasized the drier nature of the Barolo zone. A redeeming rainfall arrived at the end of August, refreshing the vineyards and making the white varieties ready for harvest in early September.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo ripened late. The rainfall of September 17, along with a drop in temperatures and a dense fog, helped complete the ripening process. Harvest in the Gaja vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba began in late September and concluded on October 14.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaja: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of the Gaja family have produced wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gaja family have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing wines that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. 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So, for now, the wines are released as straight single vineyards at wonderfully affordable prices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1972, G.D. Vajra was founded by Aldo Vaira, an \u003cstrong\u003eearly pioneer of organic farming in Piemonte\u003c\/strong\u003e. He named the estate in the Barolo commune of Vergne after his father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra. At fifteen, Aldo was sent off to Barolo by his father after being caught protesting in Turin in May 1968. Spending that summer on his grandparent's farm led him to fall in love with the area and ultimately apply his rebellious spirit to innovative winemaking instead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the estate practices both organic and sustainable vineyard management, alongside regenerative farming which they’ve embraced for the last 50 years. This approach encourages healthy soils and helps increase the biodiversity of each site. Aldo’s elevated vineyards have given his wines a signature profile, notable for their pristine and well-defined aromas full of freshness. \u003cstrong\u003eThe estate has a total of 60 hectares planted under vine, including 10 hectares of Nebbiolo dedicated to Barolo. Though a traditionalist at heart, Aldo combines historical winemaking techniques with a modern approach, such as temperature-controlled fermentation, to produce his quintessential style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" width=\"100%\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“wines to admire for their balance and seductive appeal more than their power or structure.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni on 2020 Baroli, vinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A ballet dancer with muscles”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson MW on G.D Vajra ‘Bricco delle Viole’ Barolo 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"345\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" width=\"564\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; width: 98.2578%; height: 408.333px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 408.333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"word-break: break-word; color: rgb(117, 117, 117); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0px 18px 9px; width: 100%; height: 408.333px;\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE 2020 VINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2020 proved to be a remarkable vintage in Piemonte, and one of the longest of the decade. Temperatures were steady during spring and into summer, which resulted in abundant flowering and a healthy vegetative cycle. July saw several episodes of rain which meant that careful management in the vineyards was necessary to minimize any risk of disease. This also resulted in milder temperatures, allowing grapes to spend a longer period on the vines and enabling them to develop beautiful aromatics and varietal authenticity. Vajra call it a very classic vintage, balanced and elegant, showing a good balance between minerality and richness, as per their vintage chart below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLocated on a steep slope, \u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Barolo’s MGAs. This cru is one of the commune’s best kept secrets as it sits between Cannubi and Bussia, planted on Arenaria Diano, a type of Tortonian sandstone that delivers distinctive floral aromas and salty minerality. The vineyard lies at 310 metres altitude above sea level allowing for a long ripening season. This Barolo is aged on average for 35 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e MGA is recognised as the most important single vineyard in the commune of Novello. The soil in this cru is made up of Tartorian marls alongside sandstones and clays of the Serravalian period. G.D. Vajra’s parcels in the southern amphitheatre, sitting between 320-340 metres above sea level. This Barolo was aged for 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe historical 4.79-hectare \u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard is perched between 400-480 metres above sea level on fossil marl soils, making it one of the highest and closest vineyards to the Alps in Barolo. Bricco delle Viole translates to ‘Hill of the Violets’, paying tribute to local flora. Vines were first planted in 1949. The high elevation and dramatic diurnal shift offer a long ripening season producing deep, elegant and aromatically complex wines. This vineyard tends to be picked last. On average, this wine is aged for 30 to 42 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624356344136,"sku":null,"price":312.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624413720904,"sku":null,"price":397.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/VajraBaroloCoste.jpg?v=1769531809"},{"product_id":"barolo-falletto-bruno-giacosa-6x750ml","title":"Barolo Falletto 2019, Bruno Giacosa, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe late, great, Bruno Giacosa believed that great wine is made in the vineyard, by the expertise of the growers, and 2019 is a stunning example of this. The estate is now run by Bruno’s daughter Bruna, who continues from her father overseeing some of Piedmont’s finest vineyards, from Barbaresco’s Asili and Rabaja crus, to what is arguably Serralunga d’Alba’s very best, Falletto – terroir is very much on her side.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e was a late harvest, with a good amount of rain in the early Summer which promoted moisture retention in the soil. The wines are tense and well balanced with excellent structure for ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalter Speller, Italian critic for Jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, did not yet taste Giacosa's 2019s, but recently wrote of the 2019 Barolo vintage, calling it - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘a vintage that excels in elegance’, ‘a classic in the making’.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e He likened it to 2013, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘an outstanding vintage from a rather troubled growing season’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e He said that both have produced wines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘to lay down’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eobserving that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘tannins are certainly eye-catching in 2019 because they are plentiful’.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e was also a late vintage with a cool summer followed by a warm September and October which allowed for a slow maturation, and the harvest was around 2 weeks later than usual. 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The wines are tense and well balanced with excellent structure for ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalter Speller, Italian critic for Jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, did not yet taste Giacosa's 2019s, but recently wrote of the 2019 Barolo vintage, calling it - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘a vintage that excels in elegance’, ‘a classic in the making’.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e He likened it to 2013, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘an outstanding vintage from a rather troubled growing season’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e He said that both have produced wines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘to lay down’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eobserving that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘tannins are certainly eye-catching in 2019 because they are plentiful’.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e was also a late vintage with a cool summer followed by a warm September and October which allowed for a slow maturation, and the harvest was around 2 weeks later than usual. Due to the estate’s extremely high standards, there was vigorous selection in the vineyards, meaning there simply wasnt enough juice to make any single vineyard wines from Barbaresco or Barolo in 2018, so\u003cstrong\u003e the 2018 Barbaresco below is a blend of the single vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is looking magnificent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017\u003c\/strong\u003e was a very warm and dry year, saved by rain in September. Cool nights and warm days allowed for an even ripening and whilst it was not an easy vintage, the Rocche Riserva is truly stunning and potentially the wine of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e was a difficult vintage across the board, but the Giacosa estate is known for making bold statements - both the 2006 and 2010 vintages (for many, 2010 was the best ever!) were deemed not high enough in quality to make any single vineyard wines, and, the elsewhere 2013 and 2015, not good enough for Rocche Riserva, but 2014 was picked as a perfect candidate, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eMonica Larner of the Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e said in 2019 \u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Betting on 2014 has turned out to be a brilliantly contemplated move\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand suggested the wine will drink well from 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624355230024,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624413425992,"sku":null,"price":1454.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/GiacosaRoccheRiserva.jpg?v=1769531931"},{"product_id":"barolo-ravera-g-d-vajra-6x750ml","title":"Barolo Ravera 2020, G.D. Vajra, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“There’s plenty to like in these new releases from the Vajra family...the wines are gracious and finely sketched, with the personality of each wine clearly defined….as always the Barolos offer a compelling mix of classicism and contemporary finesse” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni on the Vaira Family’s 2020 Baroli, vinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" width=\"100%\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVajra is a large estate, the majority of whose production is focused on interesting indigenous grape varieties - only 600-700 cases of each Barolo are made annually, and whilst they have considered creating a prestige cuvee, they have not yet decided what that should be. \u003cstrong\u003eThey have never chased points, and Giuseppe said they certainly wouldn't be creating a Barolo Riserva, the majority of which are simply made from unsold wine, repackaged and repriced as if it was something better, whilst they rarely, if ever, actually improve the wine! So, for now, the wines are released as straight single vineyards at wonderfully affordable prices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1972, G.D. Vajra was founded by Aldo Vaira, an \u003cstrong\u003eearly pioneer of organic farming in Piemonte\u003c\/strong\u003e. He named the estate in the Barolo commune of Vergne after his father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra. At fifteen, Aldo was sent off to Barolo by his father after being caught protesting in Turin in May 1968. Spending that summer on his grandparent's farm led him to fall in love with the area and ultimately apply his rebellious spirit to innovative winemaking instead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the estate practices both organic and sustainable vineyard management, alongside regenerative farming which they’ve embraced for the last 50 years. This approach encourages healthy soils and helps increase the biodiversity of each site. Aldo’s elevated vineyards have given his wines a signature profile, notable for their pristine and well-defined aromas full of freshness. \u003cstrong\u003eThe estate has a total of 60 hectares planted under vine, including 10 hectares of Nebbiolo dedicated to Barolo. Though a traditionalist at heart, Aldo combines historical winemaking techniques with a modern approach, such as temperature-controlled fermentation, to produce his quintessential style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" width=\"100%\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“wines to admire for their balance and seductive appeal more than their power or structure.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni on 2020 Baroli, vinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A ballet dancer with muscles”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson MW on G.D Vajra ‘Bricco delle Viole’ Barolo 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"345\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" width=\"564\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; width: 98.2578%; height: 408.333px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 408.333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"word-break: break-word; color: rgb(117, 117, 117); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0px 18px 9px; width: 100%; height: 408.333px;\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE 2020 VINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2020 proved to be a remarkable vintage in Piemonte, and one of the longest of the decade. Temperatures were steady during spring and into summer, which resulted in abundant flowering and a healthy vegetative cycle. July saw several episodes of rain which meant that careful management in the vineyards was necessary to minimize any risk of disease. This also resulted in milder temperatures, allowing grapes to spend a longer period on the vines and enabling them to develop beautiful aromatics and varietal authenticity. Vajra call it a very classic vintage, balanced and elegant, showing a good balance between minerality and richness, as per their vintage chart below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLocated on a steep slope, \u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Barolo’s MGAs. This cru is one of the commune’s best kept secrets as it sits between Cannubi and Bussia, planted on Arenaria Diano, a type of Tortonian sandstone that delivers distinctive floral aromas and salty minerality. The vineyard lies at 310 metres altitude above sea level allowing for a long ripening season. This Barolo is aged on average for 35 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e MGA is recognised as the most important single vineyard in the commune of Novello. The soil in this cru is made up of Tartorian marls alongside sandstones and clays of the Serravalian period. G.D. Vajra’s parcels in the southern amphitheatre, sitting between 320-340 metres above sea level. This Barolo was aged for 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe historical 4.79-hectare \u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard is perched between 400-480 metres above sea level on fossil marl soils, making it one of the highest and closest vineyards to the Alps in Barolo. Bricco delle Viole translates to ‘Hill of the Violets’, paying tribute to local flora. Vines were first planted in 1949. The high elevation and dramatic diurnal shift offer a long ripening season producing deep, elegant and aromatically complex wines. This vineyard tends to be picked last. On average, this wine is aged for 30 to 42 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624355131720,"sku":null,"price":384.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624413294920,"sku":null,"price":483.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/VajraRavera.jpg?v=1769531595"},{"product_id":"barolo-riserva-bricco-voghera-azelia-6x750ml","title":"Barolo Riserva Bricco Voghera 2013, Azelia, 6x750ml","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiserva Bricco Voghera\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from very old vines averaging 95 years old, with some as old as 120. It is only produced in the very finest vintages after 10 years of aging - 5 years in wood and 5 in bottle, meaning it can be approached earlier than the non-riserva wines, but still has many years of drinking ahead. Whilst 2010 has not been professionaly reviewed, the \u003cstrong\u003e2013 scored 97 points from Monica Larner on the Wine Advocate, who called it \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"a gorgeous wine that rewards those who drink it now.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuigi Scavino is first cousin and neighbour of Enrico Scavino (of legendary producer Paolo Scavino), in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Here Barolo’s two main soils are stratified together, resulting in wines of both power and elegance. Luigi’s Piemonte estate Azelia, which is now run by his son Lorenzo, is perennially an estate to watch, and as they rarely receive the write-ups they deserve, prices remain very agreeable – these are available at half the price of some of their neighbours!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom around 16 hectares of vineyard, \u003cstrong\u003eAzelia produces just 6,000 cases per annum\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Langhe Nebbiolo up to a range of impressive single vineyard Crus. With very old vines (some over 60 years old – Luigi does not believe in replacing vines  until they actually die!) the wines have incredible depth and complexity that could only be the product of healthy old vines. Their winemaking techniques have been refined and improved over the years and today only around 20% of new oak is used with both barriques and large botti casks used for ageing, ensuring purity of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have said it before but it bears repeating: Azelia is still one of the undiscovered jewels in Barolo\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, February 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624354967880,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624413196616,"sku":null,"price":923.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/AzeliaVoghera_3d05b1da-445e-4e71-bb45-b9a779c79b14.jpg?v=1769531308"},{"product_id":"barolo-riserva-bricco-voghera-azelia-6x750ml-1","title":"Barolo Riserva Bricco Voghera 2010, Azelia, 6x750ml","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiserva Bricco Voghera\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from very old vines averaging 95 years old, with some as old as 120. It is only produced in the very finest vintages after 10 years of aging - 5 years in wood and 5 in bottle, meaning it can be approached earlier than the non-riserva wines, but still has many years of drinking ahead. Whilst 2010 has not been professionaly reviewed, the \u003cstrong\u003e2013 scored 97 points from Monica Larner on the Wine Advocate, who called it \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"a gorgeous wine that rewards those who drink it now.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuigi Scavino is first cousin and neighbour of Enrico Scavino (of legendary producer Paolo Scavino), in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Here Barolo’s two main soils are stratified together, resulting in wines of both power and elegance. Luigi’s Piemonte estate Azelia, which is now run by his son Lorenzo, is perennially an estate to watch, and as they rarely receive the write-ups they deserve, prices remain very agreeable – these are available at half the price of some of their neighbours!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom around 16 hectares of vineyard, \u003cstrong\u003eAzelia produces just 6,000 cases per annum\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Langhe Nebbiolo up to a range of impressive single vineyard Crus. With very old vines (some over 60 years old – Luigi does not believe in replacing vines  until they actually die!) the wines have incredible depth and complexity that could only be the product of healthy old vines. Their winemaking techniques have been refined and improved over the years and today only around 20% of new oak is used with both barriques and large botti casks used for ageing, ensuring purity of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have said it before but it bears repeating: Azelia is still one of the undiscovered jewels in Barolo\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, February 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624354804040,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624413131080,"sku":null,"price":683.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/AzeliaVoghera_20e8a2de-65b4-4cd5-9524-14e328be7896.jpg?v=1769531285"},{"product_id":"barolo-riserva-bricco-voghera-azelia-magnums-3x1500ml","title":"Barolo Riserva Bricco Voghera 2013, Azelia, 3x1500ml","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiserva Bricco Voghera\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from very old vines averaging 95 years old, with some as old as 120. It is only produced in the very finest vintages after 10 years of aging - 5 years in wood and 5 in bottle, meaning it can be approached earlier than the non-riserva wines, but still has many years of drinking ahead. Whilst 2010 has not been professionaly reviewed, the \u003cstrong\u003e2013 scored 97 points from Monica Larner on the Wine Advocate, who called it \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"a gorgeous wine that rewards those who drink it now.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuigi Scavino is first cousin and neighbour of Enrico Scavino (of legendary producer Paolo Scavino), in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Here Barolo’s two main soils are stratified together, resulting in wines of both power and elegance. Luigi’s Piemonte estate Azelia, which is now run by his son Lorenzo, is perennially an estate to watch, and as they rarely receive the write-ups they deserve, prices remain very agreeable – these are available at half the price of some of their neighbours!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom around 16 hectares of vineyard, \u003cstrong\u003eAzelia produces just 6,000 cases per annum\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Langhe Nebbiolo up to a range of impressive single vineyard Crus. With very old vines (some over 60 years old – Luigi does not believe in replacing vines  until they actually die!) the wines have incredible depth and complexity that could only be the product of healthy old vines. Their winemaking techniques have been refined and improved over the years and today only around 20% of new oak is used with both barriques and large botti casks used for ageing, ensuring purity of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have said it before but it bears repeating: Azelia is still one of the undiscovered jewels in Barolo\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, February 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624354705736,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624413065544,"sku":null,"price":959.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/AzeliaVoghera_11845ab1-4de9-407e-8c1c-c4b3e70a23d7.jpg?v=1769531230"},{"product_id":"barolo-riserva-bricco-voghera-azelia-magnums-6x1500ml","title":"Barolo Riserva Bricco Voghera 2010, Azelia, 6x1500ml","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiserva Bricco Voghera\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from very old vines averaging 95 years old, with some as old as 120. It is only produced in the very finest vintages after 10 years of aging - 5 years in wood and 5 in bottle, meaning it can be approached earlier than the non-riserva wines, but still has many years of drinking ahead. Whilst 2010 has not been professionaly reviewed, the \u003cstrong\u003e2013 scored 97 points from Monica Larner on the Wine Advocate, who called it \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"a gorgeous wine that rewards those who drink it now.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuigi Scavino is first cousin and neighbour of Enrico Scavino (of legendary producer Paolo Scavino), in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Here Barolo’s two main soils are stratified together, resulting in wines of both power and elegance. Luigi’s Piemonte estate Azelia, which is now run by his son Lorenzo, is perennially an estate to watch, and as they rarely receive the write-ups they deserve, prices remain very agreeable – these are available at half the price of some of their neighbours!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom around 16 hectares of vineyard, \u003cstrong\u003eAzelia produces just 6,000 cases per annum\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Langhe Nebbiolo up to a range of impressive single vineyard Crus. With very old vines (some over 60 years old – Luigi does not believe in replacing vines  until they actually die!) the wines have incredible depth and complexity that could only be the product of healthy old vines. Their winemaking techniques have been refined and improved over the years and today only around 20% of new oak is used with both barriques and large botti casks used for ageing, ensuring purity of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" style=\"padding-top: 9px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; float: left;\" width=\"100%\" class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"mcnTextContent\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word; color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 150%; text-align: left; padding: 0 18px 9px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have said it before but it bears repeating: Azelia is still one of the undiscovered jewels in Barolo\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, February 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52624354607432,"sku":null,"price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52624412967240,"sku":null,"price":1397.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/AzeliaVoghera.jpg?v=1769531194"},{"product_id":"barolo-san-rocco-azelia-magnums-6x1500ml","title":"Barolo San Rocco 2016, Azelia, 6x1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuigi Scavino is first cousin and neighbour of Enrico Scavino (of legendary producer Paolo Scavino), in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. 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Crafted only in the finest years, \u003cem\u003eSperss\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eConteisa\u003c\/em\u003e 2021 represent the pinnacle of Nebbiolo in the Langhe, and a new benchmark for Gaja’s relentless pursuit of excellence. \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni writes in his Vinous report that he is both \u003cem\u003e“deeply impressed”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with the 2021 vintage in Barolo, and that his tastings have confirmed that\u003cem\u003e “...\u003cstrong\u003e2021 is an exceptional year in terms of both quality and consistency”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perhaps his most powerful statement is that \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“...savvy Piedmont fans should note that it will be some time before another vintage of this calibre enters the market.”. \u003c\/em\u003eMonica Larner\u003c\/strong\u003e shares the same views of the vintage, stating that \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“the 2021 vintage can be grouped with 2001, 2010 and 2016 as one of the best since the start of the new millennium”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e The best wines from this vintage are worthy of a place in any serious collector's cellar, and when you factor in the heritage, unrelenting focus on quality, and global following that the Gaja family have built over five generations, there is even more reason for wine lovers to secure their piece of this legendary vintage on release.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Vintage: - \u003c\/strong\u003eA demanding late harvest vintage rewarded the Gaja team with high-quality grapes of smaller berries, whose thick skins were rich in aromas, colour, and structure. The result is savoury wines of significant volume and richness with a long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbundant snowfall and low temperatures led to an unusually severe, rainy winter, followed by a dry spring. Temperatures picked up again in mid-March, accelerating the plant life cycle. Fortunately, the Barolo vineyards, located at higher altitudes, were unaffected by the frost that struck elsewhere in early April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe summer unfolded dramatically, beginning bright and windy, turning hot and violent in mid-season with frequent thunderstorms, and ending hot and dry. While thunderstorms helped cool the land, the overall conditions emphasized the drier nature of the Barolo zone. A redeeming rainfall arrived at the end of August, refreshing the vineyards and making the white varieties ready for harvest in early September.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo ripened late. The rainfall of September 17, along with a drop in temperatures and a dense fog, helped complete the ripening process. Harvest in the Gaja vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba began in late September and concluded on October 14.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaja: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of the Gaja family have produced wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gaja family have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing wines that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation who continue the family tradition of producing the very best wines with total dedication to quality.  \u003cbr\u003eToday, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSperss: The Gaja family took the decision in 1961 to only bottle estate grown fruit in order to uphold the highest standards of quality, but this did mean that they were unable to produce a Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Five generations of the Gaja family have produced wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gaja family have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing wines that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation who continue the family tradition of producing the very best wines with total dedication to quality.  \u003cbr\u003eToday, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSperss: The Gaja family took the decision in 1961 to only bottle estate grown fruit in order to uphold the highest standards of quality, but this did mean that they were unable to produce a Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Roughly three decades after this decision was made, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Gaja family purchased their first Barolo vineyard in 1988, a 12 hectare vineyard in a prime location in Serralunga d’Alba that they affectionately named Sperss\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means nostalgia in the Piedmontese dialect and is a reference to Giovanni Gaja’s childhood memories of Serralunga.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSperss\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard is located in the Marenca-Rivette sub-area in the municipality of Serralunga. The land, arranged as an amphitheatre on a surface of 12 hectares, consists of very compact clay-calcareous marls and has south and south-west facing exposure with an average altitude of 370 m above sea level. The vines are 55 years old on average. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConteisa: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1995 the Gaja family decided further develop their holdings in Barolo, and purchased \u003cstrong\u003ea second vineyard in the appellation, this time in the township of La Morra\u003c\/strong\u003e. The majority of the vineyard lies in the famed \u003cstrong\u003eCerequio cru\u003c\/strong\u003e which is widely regarded as one of the best sites on the west side of the Barolo-Alba road. Cerequio is located between the townships of La Morra and Serralunga d’Alba, who contended with each other for 100 years over the coveted cru. It was this contest that the Gaja family chose to name their wine after; ‘Conteisa’ is Piedmontese for the Italian ‘contesa’, meaning the contended vineyard. The family bottled their first vintage of Conteisa in 1996. The land, facing south, consists of clay-calcareous marls with a considerable presence of sand. Covering a surface of 6 hectares with an average altitude of 380 m above sea level. The vines are 65 years old on average. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is no secret that 2020 was not a uniform or classically great year in Piemonte, but the temperature variations in September and October saved the vintage, and Gaja say they are extremely happy with the resulting wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These new releases from the Gaja family are impressive. Generational succession is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of family-owned wineries in Italy. Although there have naturally been some bumps in the road, the Gajas have navigated this tricky phase exceptionally well. That takes an older generation that can let go and a younger generation that is capable of taking over, neither of which is by any means a foregone conclusion. Today’s wines are increasingly marked by grace and understatement, along with the strong expression of site that has always been a calling card for the vineyard designate Barbarescos and Barolos...”\u003c\/em\u003e - Antonio Galloni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhat is also clear from Antonio Galloni’s comments is that \u003cstrong\u003e2020 has not only produced a spectacular Sperss, but also the “\u003cem\u003emost improved\u003c\/em\u003e” wine in the Gaja range; the “\u003cem\u003estunning\u003c\/em\u003e” Conteisa, which he has awarded 97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – the joint highest-ever score for Conteisa. 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The rainfall of September 17, along with a drop in temperatures and a dense fog, helped complete the ripening process. Harvest in the Gaja vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba began in late September and concluded on October 14.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaja: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Gaja family settled in Piedmont - northwest Italy - in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of the Gaja family have produced wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills since 1859, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo (grandfather of today’s Angelo Gaja), was blessed with ambition and vision. Clotilde Rey, whom he married in 1905, inspired him to establish the tradition to which the Gaja family have adhered ever since - total dedication to uncompromising quality. Angelo and Clotilde’s son, Giovanni, continued to follow the high standards his parents had set, producing wines that were renowned throughout Italy. Thanks to his Barbaresco, the winery’s flagship, Gaja wines achieved a leadership position in Italy. Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation who continue the family tradition of producing the very best wines with total dedication to quality.  \u003cbr\u003eToday, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSperss: The Gaja family took the decision in 1961 to only bottle estate grown fruit in order to uphold the highest standards of quality, but this did mean that they were unable to produce a Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Giovanni increased vineyard holdings, acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e and Darmagi, thereby allowing the Gaja family to produce wines of the highest quality exclusively from its own vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGiovanni’s son, Angelo, joined the Winery in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation who continue the family tradition of producing the very best wines with total dedication to quality.  \u003cbr\u003eToday, the Gaja Winery owns 96ha (240 acres) of vineyards in the Barbaresco district - Barbaresco and Treiso - and the Barolo district - Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSperss: The Gaja family took the decision in 1961 to only bottle estate grown fruit in order to uphold the highest standards of quality, but this did mean that they were unable to produce a Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The generational transition, and the continued dedication to excellence in all elements of their vineyards and business, have allowed the Gaja family to produce two spectacular Barolos that tell the story of the the very different vineyards from which they are created, but without one being a ‘lesser’ offering. 2020 truly is a vintage where both Sperss and Conteisa earn their place in serious Barolo fans cellars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN.B. 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In Ribera del Duero, they bottle two versions of CORIMBO, but unlike at RODA, CORIMBO is made from younger vines and offers a fresher, earlier drinking version, whilst their older vines go into CORIMBO 1, producing a more complex and serious wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eN.B. 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Easy.\" \u003c\/em\u003e- J-F Coche-Dury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOne of Burgundy's smallest Domaines, with just 1.5 hectares of vines, Domaine Berlancourt, based in Meursault, was founded in 2008. \u003cstrong\u003eAdrien Berlancourt\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was just 20 years old in 2008, had just finished a stint working at \u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Sauzet\u003c\/strong\u003e, having previously been an intern at \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Trapet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003eAdrien’s father was a highly regarded sommelier, and is very good friends with \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean-Francois Coche Dury and ex-DRC winemaker Bernard Noblet. 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