GAJA
Gaia & Rey Langhe DOP
First Chardonnay planted in Piemonte and first Italian white wined aged in barriques, Gaia & Rey was named by Angelo after his first daughter, Gaia, and Grandmother Clotilde Rey.
Vintage Factsheets
Gaia&Rey is produced from two separated vineyards in the Langhe district: one vineyard planted in 1979 in Treiso and the other in Serralunga d’Alba planted in 1989.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Langhe DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 6 months in oak.
Nose with complex and fragrant notes. Great intensity and length in the mouth, elegant character with mineral notes and nice acidity. Excellent bottle ageing potential.
Vinous
94 Points
2022
"The 2022 Gaia & Rey is another terrific white from Gaja in this challenging but surprising vintage. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and a kiss of French oak all grace this creamy, beautifully textured Chardonnay. Impressive."
— Antonio Galloni, 2024
