94/100
Vinous
Alteni di Brassica 2019, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, offers a very elegant bouquet on the nose, with notes of lemongrass, citrus, hay and white flowers. Dense and well-balanced on the palate, with well-integrated acidity. All finesse and strength, for a long, precise finish.
Features
Estate
Gaja
Cuvée
Alteni di Brassica
Vintage
2019
Designation
Langhe
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 4 weeks
Breeding
6 months in barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep yellow colour
Nose
Very elegant bouquet, with notes of lemongrass, citrus, hay and white flowers.
Mouth
Dense, beautiful aromatic balance, well-integrated acidity, finesse and strength, long, precise finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with salmon blanquette, poultry, grilled white fish, shellfish...
Gaja
Langhe
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Domain rated Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated 94/ 100
Domain Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
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