The Gaja family settled in Piedmont in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of Gaja’s have been producing wines in the Langhe hills since 1989, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja winery in Barbaresco.

Following years of dedication to uncompromising quality, the wines achieved a leadership position in Italy and the family was able to purchase vineyard holdings acquiring Sorì Tildìn, Costa Russi, Sorì San Lorenzo and Darmagi.

Angelo Gaja took over the family business in 1961 and combined his respect for the traditions of the Langhe with bold innovations in the vineyards and cellars which changed the way that wines were produced all over Italy.

Angelo lives in Barbaresco with his wife Lucia and their three children, Gaia, Rossana and Giovanni who represent the fifth generation of the family and are all involved in the business.

Today the winery owns 96 ha of vineyards in Barbaresco and Barolo. In 1994, the Gajas acquired their first estate in Tuscany, Pieve Santa Restituta in Montalcino. In 1996 the family purchased their second Tuscan property, Ca’ Marcanda in Bogheri.

Bolgheri DOC is located in Tuscany's coastal Maremma region, approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Florence near the Tyrrhenian Sea. The appellation was established in 1994, formalizing a zone that had already gained international recognition for producing Bordeaux-style blends in a Mediterranean setting. The DOC encompasses vineyards around the medieval village of Bolgheri and extends toward the coastal town of Castagneto Carducci.

The region benefits from a warm Mediterranean climate moderated by sea breezes, with well-draining soils that include clay, sand, and limestone deposits. Bolgheri DOC permits international grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot for red wines, alongside Sangiovese and other Italian varieties. White wines can be produced from Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, and other approved varieties. The appellation includes a Superiore designation for red wines meeting higher quality standards.

Bolgheri red wines typically display concentrated fruit character with structured tannins, combining the power of Bordeaux varieties with the warmth and intensity of the Tuscan coast. The maritime influence contributes freshness and complexity, while the Mediterranean sunshine ensures full ripeness. These wines often show dark berry fruits, herbs, and mineral notes, with the ability to age gracefully due to their balanced acidity and tannin structure.