COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
Nebbiolo, Barbera
PRODUCER
Gaja
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Conteisa is one of the legendary single-vineyard wines created by the iconic GAJA estate, founded in 1859. The name Conteisa is Piedmontese for quarrel, commemorating a historic 100-year-long dispute between the communes of La Morra and Barolo over the ownership of the prized Cerequio vineyard, which was finally settled in 1275. Sourced from this historic site, the wine represents Angelo Gaja's bold philosophy. For the 2010 vintage, the wine was classified as Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, a deliberate choice by Gaja to allow the addition of a small percentage of Barbera to the blend, showcasing his commitment to quality over rigid appellation rules.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€400
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name Conteisa means quarrel in Piedmontese, referring to a medieval dispute between La Morra and Barolo over the Cerequio vineyard.
Fact 02
Angelo Gaja intentionally declassified this wine to Langhe DOC to blend in Barbera, prioritizing balance over the prestigious Barolo DOCG label.
Fact 03
The 2010 vintage was the first to use Gaja's newly replaced large traditional oak casks, marking a shift toward a purer, less oak-driven style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from the south-facing Cerequio vineyard, featuring 60 to 65-year-old vines planted on clay, marl, and calcareous limestone soils. Following a meticulous harvest and strict green-harvesting, the Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes are co-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for approximately three weeks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barriques, followed by 18 months in large traditional oak casks (botti), totaling 30 months of aging before bottling. The 2010 vintage is notable as the first year Gaja utilized newly replaced large casks, shifting towards a purer, more reductive, and less oak-forward style.
