Gaja
Giovanni Gaja founded the winery in Barbaresco, Piedmont in 1859. Currently, in its fifth generation of unbroken familial leadership, Gaja has established itself as one of Italy's most iconic winemaking dynasties since its foundation in 1859.
The flagship wine of Italy’s most famous Piedmonte dynasty, Gaja has produced its iconic Barbaresco since its founding in 1859 by the legendary Giovanni Gaja. Over 150 years later, Angelo Gaja is the dynamic and revered winemaker at the helm of his family estate, a position he has now held for over five decades.
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$883.88 |
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Vinous (90+)Complex, superripe aromas of passion fruit, apricot, acacia blossom, honey, snap peas and exotic oak. Silky and expansive in the mouth; a voluminous chardonnay with impressive richness but still quite youthfully unevolved. Finishes very long and subtle, but the spicy oak element is still a bit raw. With bottle age, this should be a very strong vintage for this wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 88 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$792.69 |
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Vinous (88)Yellow-gold color. Tangy aromas of apricot, oran ge and nutty, vanillin oak, with a honeyed note adding complexity. The exotic orange and apricot character continues in the mouth, where lovely ripe acidity perks up the wine's fruit. Concentrated and bright but not especially fleshy or structured for this bottling. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$837.38 |
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Vinous (94)The 2012 Gaia & Rey is classy and elegant to the core. Melon, pear, almond and spice notes meld together in a striking, nuanced Chardonnay long on personality. The Gaja family has pulled back the richness here quite a bit in recent years, which has resulted in a much more precise style. Slight elements of Burgundian-like reduction linger on the close, but all the 2012 needs is to be opened in advance. What a striking wine this is. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,151.07 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Gaia & Rey offers up a whole range of tropical and orchard fruit flavors, showing an extra kick of creaminess that is surprising given the cool vintage and the decision to fully block the malolactic fermentation. Passion fruit, pastry, spice and a kick of well-judged oak build nicely in the glass. The 2018 finishes with lovely tension and energy. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,881.37 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Gaia & Rey may be one of the finest vintages I have ever tasted of this white. Creamy, ample and expressive, the 2019 is a wonderfully, classy, polished wine. All the elements come together so effortlessly here. Bright and focused, the 2019 is fabulous and I say that as someone who is not especially fond of Italian Chardonnays. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 91 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,281.23 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The delightful 2015 Langhe Alteni di Brassica is a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc. This is the only white wine in Angelo Gaja's line that does not complete malolactic fermentation. The bouquet is exuberant and bright with green notes of salvia, wild oregano and white pepper. Those sharper tones are followed by bright layers of tropical fruit and zesty citrus. Drying mineral notes give sharp contours to the overall effect. This wine will be released in June. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,360.82 |
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Vinous (92)Gaja's 2016 Alteni di Brassica is terrific. White pear, slate, crushed rocks, mint and white flowers are beautifully delineated in the glass, with bright saline notes that extend the mid-palate and finish effortlessly. This is one of the finer recent vintages of Alteni I can remember tasting. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,797.94 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Alteni di Brassica offers a striking balance of varietal character and textural silkiness. It is perhaps a bit less assertive than the 2019 tasted alongside it (not in a bad way), but also creamier and a bit more generous. Clean mineral and white flower notes support the finish. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$426.09 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Alteni di Brassica offers a striking balance of varietal character and textural silkiness. It is perhaps a bit less assertive than the 2019 tasted alongside it (not in a bad way), but also creamier and a bit more generous. Clean mineral and white flower notes support the finish. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 87 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$538.35 |
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Vinous (87)Pale gold color. Honey and nuts more than primary fruit on the nose. Nutty, round and sweet; in a distinctly warmer style than the '01 and less floral. But finishes with good persistence. |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,647.99 |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,004.39 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$933.52 |
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Wine Advocate (90+)Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The wine presents pristine and sharply delineated tones of exotic fruit, peach and white rose. Fruit is sourced in Barbaresco and in Serralunga d'Alba. This wine delivers a bright spot of acidity that was shaped by the steep diurnal temperature shifts that characterized the tail end of the growing season. Much work has been achieved in the vineyards to optimize farming and to ensure that ripening does not advance too quickly or with too much alcohol. This wine will be released at the end of July 2017 and I tasted it just before bottling. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$856.13 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$362.87 |
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Piedmont | 15 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$878.98 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$405.96 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$363.41 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$801.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Complex, superripe aromas of passion fruit, apricot, acacia blossom, honey, snap peas and exotic oak. Silky and expansive in the mouth; a voluminous chardonnay with impressive richness but still quite youthfully unevolved. Finishes very long and subtle, but the spicy oak element is still a bit raw. With bottle age, this should be a very strong vintage for this wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$718.00 |
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Vinous (88)Yellow-gold color. Tangy aromas of apricot, oran ge and nutty, vanillin oak, with a honeyed note adding complexity. The exotic orange and apricot character continues in the mouth, where lovely ripe acidity perks up the wine's fruit. Concentrated and bright but not especially fleshy or structured for this bottling. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$759.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2012 Gaia & Rey is classy and elegant to the core. Melon, pear, almond and spice notes meld together in a striking, nuanced Chardonnay long on personality. The Gaja family has pulled back the richness here quite a bit in recent years, which has resulted in a much more precise style. Slight elements of Burgundian-like reduction linger on the close, but all the 2012 needs is to be opened in advance. What a striking wine this is. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,920.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Gaia & Rey offers up a whole range of tropical and orchard fruit flavors, showing an extra kick of creaminess that is surprising given the cool vintage and the decision to fully block the malolactic fermentation. Passion fruit, pastry, spice and a kick of well-judged oak build nicely in the glass. The 2018 finishes with lovely tension and energy. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,590.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Gaia & Rey may be one of the finest vintages I have ever tasted of this white. Creamy, ample and expressive, the 2019 is a wonderfully, classy, polished wine. All the elements come together so effortlessly here. Bright and focused, the 2019 is fabulous and I say that as someone who is not especially fond of Italian Chardonnays. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,120.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The delightful 2015 Langhe Alteni di Brassica is a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc. This is the only white wine in Angelo Gaja's line that does not complete malolactic fermentation. The bouquet is exuberant and bright with green notes of salvia, wild oregano and white pepper. Those sharper tones are followed by bright layers of tropical fruit and zesty citrus. Drying mineral notes give sharp contours to the overall effect. This wine will be released in June. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,195.00 |
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Vinous (92)Gaja's 2016 Alteni di Brassica is terrific. White pear, slate, crushed rocks, mint and white flowers are beautifully delineated in the glass, with bright saline notes that extend the mid-palate and finish effortlessly. This is one of the finer recent vintages of Alteni I can remember tasting. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,460.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Alteni di Brassica offers a striking balance of varietal character and textural silkiness. It is perhaps a bit less assertive than the 2019 tasted alongside it (not in a bad way), but also creamier and a bit more generous. Clean mineral and white flower notes support the finish. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$382.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Alteni di Brassica offers a striking balance of varietal character and textural silkiness. It is perhaps a bit less assertive than the 2019 tasted alongside it (not in a bad way), but also creamier and a bit more generous. Clean mineral and white flower notes support the finish. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 87 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$484.00 |
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Vinous (87)Pale gold color. Honey and nuts more than primary fruit on the nose. Nutty, round and sweet; in a distinctly warmer style than the '01 and less floral. But finishes with good persistence. |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,405.00 |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$868.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$801.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90+)Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The wine presents pristine and sharply delineated tones of exotic fruit, peach and white rose. Fruit is sourced in Barbaresco and in Serralunga d'Alba. This wine delivers a bright spot of acidity that was shaped by the steep diurnal temperature shifts that characterized the tail end of the growing season. Much work has been achieved in the vineyards to optimize farming and to ensure that ripening does not advance too quickly or with too much alcohol. This wine will be released at the end of July 2017 and I tasted it just before bottling. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$730.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$324.00 |
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Piedmont | 15 | - |
In Bond
SG$747.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$317.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$274.00 |
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