After 47 years as the legendary winemaker behind Gaja, Guido Rivella returned to his family roots in Barbaresco to produce something truly rare.
Working alongside his children, Silvia and Enrico, Guido crafts tiny quantities from his ancestral lands in the Montestefano cru.
In the Bottle you can expect a masterclass in balance. These are wines of "perfection" where the work is done in the soil, not the cellar. Whether it’s his silky Barbera or his majestic Barbaresco, every pour delivers deep elegance, vibrant acidity, and the soulful precision that only five decades of expertise can produce.
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Grapes: 100% Barbera
Viticulture: Conventional
Vinification: Soft pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 12/14 days
Ageing: 6 months in used oak tonneaux oak barrels + 3 months in the bottle
Bottles produced: 2,500
Alcohol: 14.5% abv
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Colour: Deep purple red
Nose: Fresh and intense nose with earthy aromas
Palate: Medium-bodied, well-balanced acidity and well-integrated tannins
- After 44 years as the main winemaker for Gaja, back in 2014 Guido set up his own winery at his small family estate in Montestefano. In just under four hectares of vineyards, the cantina produces 15,000 bottles, most of which sell out on release. Gaja quality at a fraction of the price = solid gold
