The Story
When Angelo Gaja planted Sauvignon Blanc in the heart of Barbaresco in 1983, it was viewed by local traditionalists as sheer heresy. The Langhe had built its centuries-old reputation almost exclusively on red grapes, reserving its prized limestone-clay marls for Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto. Yet, consistent with Gaja’s pioneering spirit—which had already seen the daring introduction of Chardonnay with Gaia & Rey in 1979—the family set out t...
Wine Information
One of the most demanding, labor-intensive, and cool growing seasons of the past decade. Relentless rainfall from late May through June created acute disease pressure, requiring relentless vine treatments. Summer remained moderate without extreme spikes, yet water reserves remained saturated. Recurring rain during September meant strict green harvesting and obsessive berry sorting were paramount. Barbaresco fared somewhat better than Barolo du...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2026 |
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| 152€ |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.