{"product_id":"gaia-rey-bianco-langhe-dop-2024-750ml","title":"Gaia \u0026 Rey Bianco Langhe DOP 2024 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in Piedmont in northwestern Italy, the GAJA\u003cbr\u003ewinery is widely considered to be one of the greatest\u003cbr\u003eestates in the world, producing coveted and collectible\u003cbr\u003elabels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first Chardonnay planted in Piemonte and first\u003cbr\u003eItalian white wined aged in barriques, Gaia \u0026amp; Rey was\u003cbr\u003enamed by Angelo after his first daughter, Gaia, and\u003cbr\u003egrandmother Clotilde Rey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaia \u0026amp; Rey is produced from two separated vineyards\u003cbr\u003ein the Langhe district: one was planted in 1979 in Treiso\u003cbr\u003e(Giacosa) and the other in 1989 in Serralunga d’Alba\u003cbr\u003e(Rivette). This last vineyard provides more acidity and\u003cbr\u003estructure to Gaia \u0026amp; Rey, while the first gives fragrance and\u003cbr\u003ebalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023–2024 winter was mild, with\u003cbr\u003ehigher‑than‑average temperatures and little rain\u003cbr\u003euntil February. Spring and summer stayed cooler than\u003cbr\u003ehistorical norms. March brought strong vegetative\u003cbr\u003egrowth, and budbreak occurred about two weeks early.\u003cbr\u003eBy early summer, rainfall was already unusually high for\u003cbr\u003ethe Langhe. July was the driest month, though storms\u003cbr\u003estill passed through. Summer progressed with excellent\u003cbr\u003ediurnal shifts and no heat‑related ripening issues.\u003cbr\u003eRain returned in late August and continued through the\u003cbr\u003eseason, requiring extensive vineyard work. September\u003cbr\u003eopened with a sharp temperature drop and increased\u003cbr\u003erainfall, slowing maturation. The white harvest began\u003cbr\u003eon September 6th in Barbaresco and Serralunga, and on\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 16th in Trezzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation and ageing in oak for 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining character lies in the balance between\u003cbr\u003etension and roundness, between sweetness and\u003cbr\u003ecitrus‑driven salinity. The nose is particularly sweet,\u003cbr\u003ewith notes of apricot, mango, white flowers, and\u003cbr\u003ehoney, lifted by fresh calcareous nuances. On the\u003cbr\u003epalate, the entry is warm and full, showing excellent\u003cbr\u003ebalance between structure and vibrancy. The\u003cbr\u003epersistence is impressive, leading into a markedly\u003cbr\u003esavory finish enriched by a pleasant sense of\u003cbr\u003egenerosity and depth. The oak is present yet well\u003cbr\u003eintegrated, enhancing the wine’s sweet, citrus tinged\u003cbr\u003efinale\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68059980595436,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/0652\/files\/1000005093.jpg?v=1793741880","url":"https:\/\/arthurcantina.com\/products\/gaia-rey-bianco-langhe-dop-2024-750ml","provider":"Arthur Cantina Wine \u0026 Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}