GajaAlteni di Brassica 2020

Name: Alteni di Brassica
Brand: Gaja
SKU: VIN-013658
Price: 731.1 GBP
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Product code: 13658

£121.85 inc VAT

£731.10 / case of 6

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White Wine from
Piedmont, Italy

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Sub-Region: Langhe

Type: White Wine

Winery: Gaja

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

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Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Sub-Region: Langhe

Type: White Wine

Winery: Gaja

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Product Notes

Gaja Alteni di Brassica is an exceptionally crafted Italian wine hailing from the esteemed winery, Gaja. This white wine boasts a sophisticated blend - predominantly Sauvignon Blanc - resulting in a palatable freshness. It seduces with its rich bouquet of tangy citrus and delicate floral notes combining with honey and sweet spices. The mature flavour profile delivers an intense, full-bodied experience, and the lingering finish treats the palate with a balance of minerality and acidity. Truly, Gaja Alteni di Brassica wine is a masterpiece, perfect for both daily delight and celebratory moments.

Tasting Notes

Powerful and nuanced, the 2016 Alteni di Brassica reaches a new level of complexity. It opens with intense spicy notes of sage, white pepper, sweet liquorice and flint. Then it evolves into its fruitier character with ripe notes of citrus, lemon peel, grapefruit, green pear and nectarine. Thanks to the bright acidity and the salinity, Alteni di Brassica 2016 retains its energy and tension, well balanced by the remarkable fruit concentration which make this wine appealing even when young.

About the Winery

Nestled in the verdant hills of Barbaresco, Italy, you'll discover the esteemed Gaja Winery. Founded in 1859, it is a testament to the enduring passion the Gaja family holds for the art of viticulture, and their commitment to producing some of the finest wines in the world.

The Gaja Winery is known for pioneering techniques that have fundamentally transformed the face of Italian winemaking. Angelo Gaja, the brilliant mind behind many of these innovations, has been instrumental in putting Italian wines on the international stage. Not only did he introduce the use of new French oak barrels in fermentation, but he was also one of the key advocates of reducing vineyard yields in order to drastically enhance the quality of grapes.

The winery's profile boasts a stunning array of white and red wines. However, it was the single-vineyard Barbaresco wines that propelled the Gaja estate onto the international stage. With a multitude of global awards, their wines are a testament to both tradition and innovation.

Additionally, much of the winery's success can be attributed to the rigorous approach to vineyard management. The terroir, enriched by the unique soil and microclimate of the region, confers exceptional complexity and flavour to the grapes. Hand-harvesting ensures that only the finest are selected and processed immediately to preserve their quality.

Yet, Gaja is more than just about quality wines; it’s about the experience. The estate itself is beautiful featuring a rustic, but elegant charm that reflects the Gaja family’s respect for nature and tradition. As you explore its historic cellars, lush vineyards and taste their exceptional wines, you'll experience the heart and soul of Italian winemaking.

From humble beginnings, to being named among Italy's most renowned wineries, Gaja Winery rightfully deserves it's place in the annals of viniculture history. It remains a beacon of quality, innovation, and a hoe: a living testament to the power of family tradition and an enduring love for the land.

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