COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Gaja
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Conteisa 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from Gaja, produced in the Barolo DOCG appellation of Piedmont, Italy. The grapes are sourced from the Cerequio vineyard, located in La Morra, known for its favorable microclimate and prestigious reputation for Nebbiolo cultivation. The vines in this vineyard are, on average, 60 years old. The wine's name, 'Conteisa,' is a Piedmontese dialect word for 'courtesy,' chosen by Angelo Gaja to acknowledge a historical dispute over the ownership of the hills where the cru is situated. Gaja is a historic Italian winery, founded in 1859, renowned for its significant contributions to elevating Italian wines, particularly those made from Nebbiolo, to international acclaim.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€357
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Conteisa means 'courtesy' in Piedmontese dialect.
Fact 02
Sourced from the highly regarded Cerequio vineyard in La Morra.
Fact 03
Vines in the Cerequio vineyard average 60 years of age.
Fact 04
The name 'Conteisa' references an ancient land dispute.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Conteisa 2020 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a double refinement process. It is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques, followed by an additional 18 months in large wooden barrels. This extended period in wood is designed to contribute to the wine's structure and aging potential.
