Features
Name:
Gaja "Alteni di Brassica" Langhe PDO 2020
Terrain:
Very limestone-rich marls and fine sand layers
Winery
Gaja wines have long been an integral part of Made in Italy, a recognizable brand and object of desire for all wine lovers. Angelo Gaia is a star on the world wine scene. A producer who is credited with transforming not only the'image and international reputation of his Piedmont region, but also that of'Italy. He has greatly influenced the processes of growing'grapes, winemaking, distribution and marketing. Gaia is one of the few brands that can compete with the best producers in Bordeaux and Burgundy in both quality and price.
The Gaja family settled in Piedmont in the mid-17th century. Five generations have taken turns in wine production since Giovanni Gaja, in 1859, founded the winery in Barbaresco, in the heart of the Langhe.
Today Gaja owns about 250 hectares of vineyards in the provinces of Tuscany and Piedmont, producing about 350,000 bottles annually.
Description
Alteni di Brassica di Gaja is a great white wine made from pure Sauvignon grapes from vineyards located in the heart of the Langhe. The name comes from Alteni, small stone walls that once surrounded the plots, and Brassica, yellow flowers that cover the vineyards in spring.
Organoleptic characteristics:
It has a deep yellow color. The nose is intensely fruity with floral and spicy notes. The palate manifests a balanced body and dense structure supported by remarkable freshness. It demonstrates excellent bottle-aging ability.
Storage time:
over 5 years
Vinification
Fermentation and aging in wood
Acknowledgements
2019 Vinous 94/100
2017 Robert Parker 91/100
2016 James Suckling 94/100
2016 Robert Parker 91/100
