“Driven by an unrelenting quest for perfection, Gaja took his family’s estate to the top… Getting to the top in any field is hard. Staying at the top is even harder. For all of the praise, Angelo Gaja and his family have received over the years, they have earned and deserve every bit of it.” – Antonio Galloni

“Angelo Gaja’s works of art are worth every cent they will fetch.” – Robert Parker

GAJA stands the test of time, as a rebel. A visionary. A beacon. A reformer. And more…

Maybe Wine Spectator puts it best: “Angelo Gaja is a tireless innovator. When he joined his father in the family winery in 1961, they had 52 acres of vines, all in Barbaresco. Today, the family firm controls 567 acres in Barbaresco and Barolo in Piedmont and the Brunello di Montalcino and Bolgheri regions of Tuscany… Quality is a keynote. The Gaja wines consistently score outstanding, and are often classic… No matter the region, Angelo Gaja has been willing to try new techniques, in both vineyard and winery. The resulting wines have sometimes shocked traditionalists, yet over time, they have proven to remain true to their local identities. Over his half-century of work, Gaja has been able to honor tradition while at the same time making wines that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the top wines from France and the world in general.”

To feature the wines of GAJA, at unbeatable prices, here on Wine Spies is an honor and a privilege.

Sorí San Lorenzo! Single vineyard Barbaresco bliss. One 98, three 97-point reviews below. At the best price anywhere, no doubt. 165 cases imported, we got 3 of them, not bad, but not enough. Oh, well…

98 Points – Wine Enthusiast

“Dark-skinned berry, pipe tobacco, a hint of menthol and a whiff of blue flower slowly take shape in the glass. Full-bodied, with the firm’s hallmark finesse, the smooth savory palate boasts succulent morello cherry, raspberry compote, star anise, clove and crushed mint. It has great length and is impeccably balanced, with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Gorgeous. Drink 2022-2035.”

97 Points – Decanter

“The Sorí San Lorenzo vineyard is situated close to the Tanaro River, which undoubtedly helps moderate the temperature and initiates an earlier flowering period. Its sandy limestone soil provides perfect drainage and produces good tannin structure. This wine has depth, concentration and sweet primary fruit, with a touch of violet, meat, sweet cherry and wild raspberry. Lovely, polished tannins with some grip. It has benefitted from a slightly longer maceration, as well as eight months in barriques – seamlessly suffused into the wine – before spending the rest of the ageing period in large oak barrels.”

97 Points – James Suckling

“The aromas are mesmerizing with sandalwood, cedar, roses and dried strawberries. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with lots of pretty fruit and ultra-fine yet powerful tannins. Goes on for minutes. This needs three to five years of bottle age. Try in 2023.”

97 Points – Wine Spectator

“A bright, fruity version, boasting strawberry, cherry, floral, mineral and tobacco flavors, this is dense, solidly structured and vibrant, with a lingering, racy aftertaste. Very complex and well-balanced. Best from 2023 through 2042. 165 cases imported.”