Producer:
Grape Variety:
100% Nebbiolo
Tasting Note:
Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 22-25 days at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation and aging in used barrique for 14-18 months, and then in bottle for few months before release. Forest floor, toasted hazelnut and balsamic aromas mingle with French oak and a whiff of wild rose. Tightly knit and primary, the youthfully austere, focused palate offers cranberry, crunchy red cherry, cinnamon and clove set against a backbone of close-grained tannins and vibrant acidity.
Vinification:
In 2009, Guido Rivella, the oenologist of Gaja for the last 40 years started to produce his own wine and the wine is wondeful. 12,500 bottles were produced annually from his own 3.5 hectares using Organic Viticulture.
Scores:
93 Points Antonio Galloni
92 Points Wine Enthusiast