Gaja

Gaja is a surname and an Italian wine producer based in Langhe, Piedmont. The winery, commonly known simply as Gaja, is one of Italy's best-known wine brands, especially for Nebbiolo-based wines from Barbaresco and Barolo, and for its ventures in Tuscany.

The estate traces its roots in Piedmont and rose to international prominence in the late 20th century under Angelo Gaja, who modernized winemaking and marketing, expanding vineyard holdings and promoting quality across varieties. The group now works vineyards in Piedmont and operates the Ca'Marcanda estate in Bolgheri, Tuscany.

Gaja wines emphasize balance, finesse, and aging potential, with Nebbiolo-based offerings from Barbaresco and Barolo and newer Bordeaux-styled blends from Ca'Marcanda. The winery's innovations and emphasis on quality helped raise the profile of Piedmont and Italian wine globally. The brand remains family-owned and export-oriented.

Other uses: Gaja is also a surname, and in Indian languages the term gaja means elephant; it appears in cultural and personal names in South Asia.