Alteni di Brassica Gaja 2013

Gaja Alteni di Brassica 2013 is a mature-vintage, barrel-fermented white wine produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Matured for eight months in tight-grained French oak barrels, this structured yet elegant Sauvignon Blanc combines all the vibrant fruit character one would expect from the grape variety with the finesse and seductiveness one would expect from this prestigious estate. Layers of sweet citrus, papaya and pineapple are complemented by fresh floral notes of jasmine and a light herbaceousness. "The 2013 Alteni di Brassica is bright, energetic and vibrant, with lovely energy and overall tension. Still reticent and not fully expressive, the 2013 needs time to fully open up. Mint, green pear and white flowers add nuance on the chiselled, precise finish. This is a lovely showing from the Alteni. North-facing vineyards in Barbaresco and Serralunga provide the fruit." Vinous, 2015