COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Gaja
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gaia & Rey Langhe Bianco DOP is a 100% Chardonnay from the Gaja winery in Piedmont, Italy. It is recognized as one of Italy's premier white wines, a testament to Gaja's pioneering spirit in producing high-quality white wines in a region traditionally dominated by reds. The wine is named in honor of Angelo Gaja's daughter, Gaia, and his grandmother, Clotilde Rey, representing the family's heritage and future. Sourced from old vines in the Langhe district, it highlights the potential of this terroir for producing complex and elegant white wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€330
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First white wine produced by the iconic Gaja winery.
Fact 02
Named after Angelo Gaja's daughter and grandmother.
Fact 03
Chardonnay from a region famous for its red wines.
Fact 04
Vines are over 40 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Gaia & Rey begins with manual harvesting of ripe Chardonnay grapes. The grapes are then destemmed, pressed, and settled. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 6 to 8 months, or up to 12 months, in 225-liter French oak barrels (barriques), with some vintages potentially utilizing larger oak vessels. This process is guided by environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
