2018 Sauvignon Alteni di Brassica
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The 2018 Alteni di Brassica offers a striking balance of varietal character and textural silkiness. It is perhaps a bit less assertive than the 2019 tasted alongside it (not in a bad way), but also creamier and a bit more generous. Clean mineral and white flower notes support the finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Based on Sauvignon Blanc, the 2018 Langhe Alteni Di Brassica has a beautiful, classic Sauvignon nose of crushed citrus, white grapefruit, lemon zest, and honeyed minerality. More supple, textured and fruit-forward than the 2017, yet still with racy acidity and a steely, bright personality, it's another medium-bodied, beautifully balanced white in this lineup that has loads to love.
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.