Alteni di Brassica Langhe DOC Sauvignon Blanc - Gaja

The color of this white wine also shows golden yellow reflections at the core. After the first swirl, you can perceive a first-class balance in this white wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. In the glass, this white wine from Gaja offers aromas of nashi pear, pineapple, pears, star fruit and apples, complemented by Mediterranean herbs, garrigue and lovage. The Gaja Alteni di Brassica Langhe Sauvignon Blanc is pleasantly dry for wine enthusiasts. This white wine is never coarse or austere, as you would expect from an iconic wine segment. On the palate, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly crisp and silky texture. The finish of this white wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region, which has good ageing potential, ultimately delights with good persistence. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the limestone and clay-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Alteni di Brassica Langhe Sauvignon Blanc from Gaja

The balanced Alteni di Brassica Langhe Sauvignon Blanc from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Piedmont. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into clay and limestone soils. The Alteni di Brassica Langhe Sauvignon Blanc is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. The fact that Cabernet Sauvignon grapes thrive in a warm climate also has a major influence on the ripening of the grapes. Among other things, this results in particularly well-ripened grapes and a rather high alcohol content in the wine. After manual harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by ageing.

Dining recommendations for Gaja Alteni di Brassica Langhe Sauvignon Blanc

This Italian white wine is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to wok vegetables with fish, potato pan with salmon or cabbage roulades

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