Gaja - Langhe Alteni di Brassica 2023

Located in Piedmont in northwestern Italy, the GAJA winery is widely considered to be one of the greatest estates in the world, producing coveted and collectible labels. GAJA is a pioneer and guardian of tradition, a legacy that continues to reshape the standard for excellence in the world of winemaking today. Angelo Gaja was the first to produce single vineyard wines in Piedmont and revolutionized wine making practices in the region, introducing Bordeaux varietals and the use of barriques. GAJA has led Barbaresco to international acclaim and brought about a resurgence of Italian wines more broadly. Today, the GAJA Winery owns 240 acres of vineyards in the Barbaresco DOCG (Barbaresco and Treiso) and the Barolo DOCG (Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra).

The name originates from Alteni, small stone walls that once surrounded the plots of land, and the word Brassica, yellow flowers growing in the vineyards in spring.

Alteni di Brassica is produced from vineyards located in Barbaresco and Serralunga. Covering approximately 3 hectares (7.5 acres) with a mainly calcareous clay soil. Fermented and aged in oak for 12-18 months.

"The 2023 Alteni di Brassica is fabulous. Brisk and finely cut, with tons of varietal character, it races from the glass with notes of citrus peel, mint, chalk, white pepper, sage and white flowers. This vibrant, steely Sauvignon Blanc is terrific. Brisk saline notes extend the finish. The 2023 is a blend of 70 microvinifications.” - 94 Points, Vinous

Producer: Gaja

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation: Langhe DOC

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml