Angelo Gaja, perhaps the most influential individual in Italian wines over the last 30 years, came from a family of wine makers, but it is probably not true to say that Angelo followed in his father's footsteps. For Angelo Gaja has trodden his own path. Gaja revolutionised the wine business in Barbaresco and beyond. The world now knows the greatness of Barbaresco and Barolo, especially those bottles with his simple, black-and-white label.

 

Since 1994 Gaja has purchased wine estates in Tuscany; the focus at those vineyards is on international grape varieties, and French vines varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Angelo has never been shy about breaking paradigms.

Having studied in France, Gaja was responsible for the introduction of temperature controlled fermentation, malolactic fermentation and French barrels.

Strikingly profound and fit to live for decades, Gaja's wines display opulence and elegance. When collectors consider Italian wines for their cellar, Gaja is one of the first names they purchase. His wines have a long-established track record, insuring that the wines will perform well when opened, as well as on the auction block.




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Inspired by his uncle’s experience in the neighbouring estate of Sassicaia, Lodovico planted Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the grapes which would most benefit from the extraordinary nature of the Estate’s terroir. The dream becomes reality in 2001, when the US magazine “Wine Spectator” honored Ornellaia 1998 as the number one of wines of the world.


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