GAJA
Gaia & Rey Langhe DOP
The first Chardonnay planted in Piemonte and first Italian white wine aged in barriques, Gaia & Rey was named by Angelo after his first daughter, Gaia, and his grandmother Clotilde Rey.
Gaia & Rey is produced from two separated vineyards in the Langhe district: one was planted in 1979 in Treiso (Giacosa) and the other in 1989 in Serralunga d’Alba (Rivette). This last vineyard provides more acidity and structure to Gaia & Rey, while the first gives fragrance and balance.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Langhe DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- Aged in oak for 18 months.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Its defining character lies in the balance between tension and roundness, between sweetness and citrus-driven salinity. The nose is particularly sweet, with notes of apricot, mango, white flowers, and honey, lifted by fresh calcareous nuances. On the palate, the entry is warm and full, showing excellent balance between structure and vibrancy. The persistence is impressive, leading into a markedly savory finish enriched by a pleasant sense of generosity and depth. The oak is present yet well integrated, enhancing the wine’s sweet, citrus tinged finale.
Wine Advocate
94+ Points
2024
Made with 100% Chardonnay, the Gaja 2024 Langhe Gaia & Rey is remarkably delicate and finely detailed, emphasizing elegance over power at this youthful stage. The bouquet shows subtle yeasty notes that remain beautifully integrated alongside citrus, orchard fruit and delicate mineral nuances. The palate is poised and refined, although I suspect this vintage still needs a little more time to flesh out and reveal its full breadth. Beginning with the 2025 vintage, approximately 20% of the blend will come from Alta Langa vineyards, a move that should bring even greater complexity and freshness to the wine.
— Monica Larner, 2026
