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Gaja Alteni Di Brassica Sauvignon Blanc 2022
(Langhe, Italy) 750mL - [JS 94] [VM 93]
Regular price $200.00 Sale price $165.97 Save $34.03
Notes from the Winemaker:
The Gaja family made history once again when it planted Sauvignon Blanc in the Barbaresco appellation in 1983. Today, the fruit for this mineral-driven expression of Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the original plantings in Barbaresco and newer vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba (in the Barolo appellation), roughly 7.5 acres in all. The name is based on two traditionally common elements in the Piedmontese landscape. Alteni are the classic, short white stone walls that were once typically used to cloister the vineyards of Piedmont. Brassica is the name of the beautiful yellow flowers that pepper the vineyards in the springtime. Combined, the name means the little walls of yellow springtime flowers.
Alteni di Brassica combines the classic herbaceous and aromatic qualities of the grape variety with the elegance and refinement of the GAJA style. This wine's impressive acidity gives it remarkable aging potential and while it is generally consume in its youth, many prefer to cellar it. In exceptional vintages, patient collectors are rewarded with nuanced expressions of this classic grape variety, with rich aroma and flavor. Pheasants are featured on Alteni di Brassica's label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards.
Tasting Notes:
Alteni 2022 is an intense and well-balanced wine with a wide range of aromas. It has citrus, botanical, and mineral notes, along with complex scents of resin, juniper, cucumber, fig leaves, sap, and a hint of gunpowder. As the wine breathes, you’ll detect geranium, grapefruit, ripe pear, sage, and mint notes. The taste is well-balanced, with a salty savoriness that complements the acidity. There’s a slight toastiness mixed with a sweet, fresh sensation. The wine has a fine mouthfeel, marked by tension and minerality.
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Grape Variety Used: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Length/Type of Aging: Aged for 6 months in barriques (where malolactic fermentation completes).
94 Points - James Suckling
"Lovely aromas of sliced pears and minerals with hints of stones and peaches. Medium- to full-bodied with a creamy texture and attractive tension and mouthfeel. Just a hint of tanginess."