Gaja "Conteisa" Langhe D.O.C. 2011 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Piedmont, Italy) - [JS 95] [WA 94] [WS 91]

Gaja "Conteisa" Langhe D.O.C. 2011 [1.5L MAGNUM]
(Piedmont, Italy) - [JS 95] [WA 94] [WS 91]


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About This Wine

In 1995, GAJA decided to purchase a second farm in the Barolo appellation, this time in the township of La Morra. Nearly all of the property's vineyards lie in the famed Cerequio cru, widely recognized as one of the best growing sites on the west side of the Barolo-Albra road. The location of the cru along with the border between the townships of La Morra and Barolo (to the south) and its prized fruit made it one of the most coveted and "contended" in the appellation, with both townships vying for greater surface area under their control. For this reason, GAJA decided to call the wine Conteisa, Piedmontese dialect for the Italian contesa, meaning the contended vineyard and in 1996 bottled the first vintage.

Wine Notes
Color: Garnet
Aroma: Expressive floral nose with notes of red berries, plums, licorice and spices.
Taste: The Nebbiolo in Conteisa reflects the essence of the Cerequio terroir: sumptuous texture and a very refined character with perfectly integrated tannins.

Grape Variety Used: 92% Nebbiolo, 8% Barbera
Appellation: Langhe D.O.C.
Alcohol Level: 14.50%

Ratings & Reviews:

95 Points - James Suckling:
This is wonderfully succulent and refined with blueberry, lavender and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Botanical, with some juniper. Medium body with integrated, polished tannins and a long finish. Very pretty. The salted-meat undertones on the palate make it very savory. Drink or hold." (Nov 2015)

94 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The 2011 Langhe Nebbiolo Conteisa is an irresistible wine with enormous depth, beauty and penetration. It sweeps over the palate in opulent waves with dark fruit, spice, leather and grilled herbs. It also shows a distinct balsam personality with cola and dried violets that give the wine a beautiful sense of aromatic lift and buoyancy. Langhe Conteisa is made with Nebbiolo (and a tiny part Barbera) from the Cerequio vineyard in La Morra. The 2011 vintage is slightly broader than past vintages, but this wine promises a long drinking evolution regardless." - Monica Larner (Jun 2015)

91 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This is reticent today, with more savory and underbrush flavors than cherry notes, which remain buried for now. Reveals a lovely texture and energy, showing potential. Best from 2019 through 2029. 1,000 cases made." - BS (March 31, 2016)