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Remains one of the strongest Italian wines but where are the times when this was served at “Het Laurierblad” in Berlare (two star Michelin) as the “house wine” some 50 years ago. It deserved better but for me it can’t justify the prices that are asked for it.
Remains one of the strongest Italian wines but where are the times when this was served at “Het Laurierblad” in Berlare (two star Michelin) as the “house wine” some 50 years ago. It deserved better but for me it can’t justify the prices that are asked for it.
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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. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2021)
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. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2021)
150+ years ago Giovanni Gaja opened small restaurant in Barbaresco, making wine to complement his food. 1859, he founded the Gaja Winery. Winery has been shaped by that of Angelo Gaja. Pale lemon color, Chardonnay aged for 8 months in oak, aromas of rich stone and tropical fruits with notes of honeysuckle. Palate shows crisp pear, apple and peach flavors with vanilla and a citrus tang. Long finish, bright acidity ending with fruit, oak and mineral notes. Needs cellaring to bring it together. Pricey, but Nice!
150+ years ago Giovanni Gaja opened small restaurant in Barbaresco, making wine to complement his food. 1859, he founded the Gaja Winery. Winery has been shaped by that of Angelo Gaja. Pale lemon color, Chardonnay aged for 8 months in oak, aromas of rich stone and tropical fruits with notes of honeysuckle. Palate shows crisp pear, apple and peach flavors with vanilla and a citrus tang. Long finish, bright acidity ending with fruit, oak and mineral notes. Needs cellaring to bring it together. Pricey, but Nice!
For me this is truly a disappointing wine, not much in it except acidity, total lack of complexity and finesse. An expensive uninteresting Chardonnay, way too commercial.
For me this is truly a disappointing wine, not much in it except acidity, total lack of complexity and finesse. An expensive uninteresting Chardonnay, way too commercial.
Intensity, finesse, uniqueness and complexity all at once Just in a far too immature version It tells you the potential though Explosion of flavour with persistence 💥✌️
Intensity, finesse, uniqueness and complexity all at once Just in a far too immature version It tells you the potential though Explosion of flavour with persistence 💥✌️
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
