COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Gaja
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gaja Gaia & Rey 2021 is a white wine from the Langhe DOC in Piedmont, Italy, produced by the esteemed Gaja winery. It is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The wine's creation is a testament to Gaja's pioneering spirit, being among the first white wines from Piedmont to be aged in barriques. The bottling is named in honor of Angelo Gaja's daughter, Gaia, and his grandmother, Clotilde Rey. The grapes are sourced from vineyards planted in 1979 in Treiso and Serralunga d'Alba, situated at elevations around 460 meters. The 2021 vintage experienced a dry and cool growing season in Piedmont, contributing to wines with significant volume and richness.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€324
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Angelo Gaja's daughter and grandmother.
Fact 02
One of Piedmont's first barrique-aged Chardonnays.
Fact 03
Vineyards planted in 1979 at high elevations.
Fact 04
Known for its 'red wine structure'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gaja Gaia & Rey 2021 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging for 6 to 8 months in oak barrels, with approximately 10% new oak usage. Following barrel aging, it rests for an additional 6 months in bottle before its release. The vineyards are located in Treiso and Serralunga d'Alba at elevations of around 460 meters.
