Features
Name:
Gaja 'Alteni di Brassica' Langhe PDO 2020
Terrain:
Very limestone-rich marls and fine sand layers
Cellar
Gaja wines have long been an integral part of Made in Italy, a recognisable 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 having transformed not only the image and international reputation of his Piedmont region, but also that of Italy. He has greatly influenced the processes of grape growing, winemaking, distribution and marketing. Gaia is one of the few brands able to 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 founded the winery in Barbaresco, in the heart of the Langhe, in 1859.
Today Gaja owns around 250 hectares of vineyards in the provinces of Tuscany and Piedmont, producing around 350,000 bottles annually.
Description
Alteni di Brassica di Gaja is a great white wine made from pure Sauvignon grapes from vineyards in the heart of the Langhe. The name derives from Alteni, small stone walls that once surrounded the plots, and Brassica, yellow flowers that cover the vineyards in spring.
Organoleptic characteristics:
It has an intense yellow colour. The nose is intensely fruity with floral and spicy notes. On the palate it displays a balanced body and dense structure supported by remarkable freshness. It demonstrates an excellent capacity for bottle ageing.
Storage time:
over 5 years
Vinification
Fermentation and ageing in wood
Acknowledgements
2019 Vinous 94/100
2017 Robert Parker 91/100
2016 James Suckling 94/100
2016 Robert Parker 91/100
