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0076010503520
GAJA Alteni Di Brassica 2020
GAJA Alteni Di Brassica 2020
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Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Region
Italy
Alcohol
13.0%
Overview
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.
Aging
Aging in oak for 6-8 months.
Fermentation
Aligned with the aging process, fermentation in oak for 6-8 months.
Tasting Notes
Style
Intense, Vibrant, Crisp, Complex
Flavor
Floral, Orange, Peach, Lychee
Aroma
Floral and intense, with a vibrant mix of tomato leaf, orange pith and lime. It manages to be both crisp and voluptuous on the mouth, with hints of peach, lychee, sage and elder.
Taste
Complex with a vivid structure and a refreshing acidity. Intense minerality on the long, lingering finish.