Named for Angelo’s daughter, Gaia, and his grandmother, Clotilde Rey.
From a vineyard planted in 1979 situated in Treiso and Serralunga.
Fermented in stainless steel – aged up to 8 months in new and slightly used barriques – full malolactic fermentation.
Pale yellow in colour; some floral aromas, but mostly tree fruits – pear, apple and peach, with a touch of honey; quite full – crisp acidity – lemony acidity – attractive Chardonnay fruit flavours; balanced finish – quite persistent.

Bordeaux style blend – 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc.
Aged 12 months in new and slightly used barriques.
Deep ruby in colour; blackberry and currant aromas with a mix of smoky oak; sweet currant fruit flavours; good structure – soft tannins, which carry through the finish. A young wine which should evolve over the next few years .

Single Vineyard – Costa Russi - 95% Nebbiolo, 5% Barbera – vines from the Barbaresco region. Aged 12 months in barriques and 12 months in large oak casks.
Medium ruby colour; nose features some cedar together with the black cherry fruit; round ad rich on the palate; rope black cherry fruit; good acidity and soft tannins lying beneath the fruit; finishes with some tannins accompanying the fruit – slight licorice note.

Another single vineyard wine – same blend and same winemaking process as the Costa Russi – name comes from the nickname of Angelo Gaja’s grandmother, Clotilde Rey.
Quite dark – darker than the Costa Russi – good depth of purple toned ruby; blackberry and cherry fruit on the nose – good depth – and some light floral in the background; more elegant on the palate – while the tannins are evident, they are not as aggressive as with the Costa Russi; good balance of fruit, acidity and tannins, extending to the mid palate; rich and round – ripe tannins overshadowed by the dark fruit – mostly black cherry; sweeter finish – fine length.

Single vineyard – hilltop location – same blend and winemaking process as the previous two wines. San Lorenzo was the patron saint of Alba’s cathedral, while Sori means hilltop.
A bright cherry red colour; pronounced cherry fruit on the nose; lots of dark cherry fruit and a bit of licorice in the flavours, but there is a thrust of tannins as well; good structure; lacking some harmony at this stage, which may come as the tannins are absorbed more fully; this is a powerful wine, but time is needed to soften it and round out the edges.

Bright ruby in colour; aromas are warm and inviting, with some smoke and roasted nuts to go with the dark fruit – pleasing and fully penetrates the nostrils; flavours are cherry preserves, with the tannins now moderating; dense wine – solid structure; much easier finish than the 2004’s.

Grapes harvested from this 30-acre vineyard ( Sperss ) in the Serralunga region – 94% Nebbiolo ad 6% Barbera; aged 12 months in barriques and 18 months in large oak casks.
Deep garnet ruby in colour with an amber rim; deep fruit on the nose, coupled with hints of licorice and a molten tar element; round smooth entry; excellent structure; fine balance; flavours of deep blackberry fruit, with some licorice and spice; finishes very long, with the tannins lasting through.

From a vineyard ( Darmagi ) converted from indigenous varietals to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1978. This wine is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Aged up to 8 months in barriques, followed by 12 months in large oak casks.
Extremely dark ruby – full to the rim; attractive thrust of sweet black currant fruit on the nose; supple, easy entry; harmony of the elements; fine depth through the mid-palate; cassis flavours abound – clean and pure; very long satisfying finish where the fruit lasts.
Found this wine very attractive.

From 3 vineyards situated in the Rennina zone of Pieve S. Restituta. Following 3 weeks fermentation in steel tanks, the wine then spent 18 months in barriques and 2 years in bottle.
Medium ruby colour; penetrating nose with some floral and spice on the edge of the ripe berry fruit; significant tannins noted – good structure – acidity in check; round, full blackberry flavours; finishes long with the tannins quite strong, although the fruit also carries it.