WINERY Located in Piedmont in northwestern Italy, the GAJA winery is widely considered to be one of the greatest estates in the world, producing coveted and collectible labels. The story of the GAJA Winery can be traced to a singular, founding purpose: to produce original wines with a sense of place which reflects the tradition and culture of those who made it. This philosophy has inspired five generations of impeccable winemaking. GAJA is a pioneer and guardian of tradition, a legacy that continues to reshape the standard for excellence in the world of winemaking today. Angelo Gaja was the first to produce single vineyard wines in Piedmont and revolutionized wine making practices in the region, introducing Bordeaux varietals and the use of barriques. GAJA has led Barbaresco to international acclaim and brought about a resurgence of Italian wines more broadly. Today, the GAJA Winery owns 240 acres of vineyards in the Barbaresco DOCG (Barbaresco and Treiso) and the Barolo DOCG (Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra).

WINE Sito Moresco combines the complexity of Nebbiolo with the roundness of Barbera. The name derives from Moresco, the previous owner of the parcel in Pajorè vineyard which was purchased in 1979.

The 2022 Langhe vintage was marked by an unprecedented drought, delaying budding until late March. Despite a dry April, May’s rainfall aided bunch formation. A hot June and July were mitigated by green harvesting, promoting grape maturation. Rain in August refreshed the vines. Harvest, commencing August 19th for whites and concluding October 9th for Nebbiolo, was one of the earliest. The vintage, comparable to 2003, shows potential for excellent bottle aging.

Fermentation and aging in oak for six-eight months.

The nose is dominated by fruit, but also citrus and floral hints emerge. On the palate it’s juicy and the floral notes persist alongside scents of licorice. Subtle hints of cherry and strawberry create a harmonious blend of floral elegance and vibrant fruit flavors.