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| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jsmadsen on 1/13/2024 & rated 93 points: Part of a mixed case purchased at auction. Very pleasantly surprised— the wine is a beautiful golden-green color, weighty and rich, saline and not oxidized, with a vibrant, ripe nose and a persistent (slightly bitter) finish. A mature wine but not an old wine—in a nice window that would seem to last for at least a couple more years. A happy discovery. (82 views) | | | Tasted by Ary on 3/2/2019 & rated 90 points: VEO Amsterdam, Barolo (Restaurant Domenica Amsterdam): Lush with yellow fruits on the nose. Concentrated and medium-bodied with nice balance of fruits and acidity. Should hold well until 2025. (1262 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 8/24/2018: Apple pear nose, but faint. Strong, dull and too much alcohol. Mature but not oxidized. (1216 views) | | | Tasted by Old Claret on 11/2/2011 & rated 90 points: Brought to Bibiana tasting dinner. Good, not great. (4715 views) | | | Tasted by joshwoodward on 6/26/2011 & rated 90 points: The cork on this was a little elevated, and there was some oxidation going on under the capsule. The wine didn't seem any worse for the wear, though - this is nice. Medium ripeness and body, balancing structure, some butter, but not like a California style. A bit of nuttiness, but not oxidized. Interesting. (5029 views) | | | Tasted by tantotinto on 4/23/2011 & rated 92 points: Consistent with previous note. The last of 11 and it was good to the last drop. (5158 views) | | | Tasted by marckuipers on 4/13/2011 & rated 92 points: Mooie frisheid, zuurtje en geconcentreerde wijn. Mooie volle aanzet, perzik, wit fruit em vanille. Mooi uitgebalanceerd. Mag nog 5 jaar liggen. (4448 views) | | | Tasted by tantotinto on 4/9/2011 & rated 92 points: Consistent with previous note. (4364 views) | | | Tasted by tantotinto on 1/22/2011 & rated 92 points: Consistent with previous notes. An outstanding Chardonnay that is still in prime form. (2245 views) | | | Tasted by tantotinto on 9/5/2010 & rated 92 points: Nice balance of creamy fruit and minerality. (2382 views) | | | Tasted by tantotinto on 11/15/2009 & rated 92 points: Consistent with my earlier note. A delicious wine that is still drinking very well. (2641 views) | | | Tasted by joshwoodward on 9/24/2009 & rated 91 points: Yikes. Just yikes.; 9/24/2009-9/25/2009 (Bowling Green, OH): Crisp, not at all oaky, great balance. A bit of butter in the background. Medium+ body. Slight minerality and spice. Very impressive Chard. (3408 views) | | | Tasted by tantotinto on 7/5/2009 & rated 92 points: Ripe tropical fruit, cream, minerals and crisp acidity. More Californian in style than European. A gorgeous wine! (2681 views) | | | Tasted by wineywhites on 11/25/2008 & rated 91 points: Nose of pineapple and tropical fruit. Rich, creamy taste. Tropical, but not sweet. Delicious! (2749 views) |
| Gaja Producer website
Located in the Tuscany and Piedmont regions of Italy, Gaja makes collectible Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay wines, including the Langhe Conteisa label. Gaja wines are among the highest-rated in all of Italy. It is perhaps best known for its Super Tuscans, which are some of the most elegant on the market. However, the estate also makes top-quality wines rooted in Italian tradition, such as Barbaresco. It is perhaps the most lauded Barbaresco producer today.
Although the estate produces 18 different wines, the production is low at just 350,000 bottles per year, making these wines very rare. The best Gaja vintages include 2018, 2016, and 2015 as well as historically well-performing vintages such as 2013, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2004, and 2003. Many of Gaja’s best vintages have received perfect scores from criticsChardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)Langhe DOC Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa) |
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