2022 Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe

"Angelo Gaja is, without question, the most famous wine producer in Italy. Possibly one of the most famous in the world. He is credited with developing techniques that revolutionised winemaking in Italy."
- International Wine Challenge

A wine that breathes history and yet floats lightly through the modern style: Sito Moresco bears his name in memory of the former family that owned the legendary cru near Barbaresco. For Angelo Gaja, this wine – first vinified in 1991 – marked the entry into a new class: an everyday Langhe, elegantly balanced between regionality and internationality. Since the 2020 edition, the cuvée has consisted exclusively of Nebbiolo and Barbera from selected parcels in Barbaresco and Barolo. Here, the delicate structure and mineral depth of Nebbiolo are combined with the rounder fruit and accessibility of Barbera – without ever appearing too harmonious, but rather complementary and sharpened. Sito Moresco is a modern classic, clear in character, elegant in style, and a Gaja reference in which authenticity and readability merge wonderfully.

Dense ruby red in the glass with a violet shimmer. The nose is puristic yet multi-layered: red cherry, cassis and undergrowth, plus floral and peppery nuances – smoke and spices intertwine with the finest minerality. On the palate, juicy fruit is combined with polished tannins that are subtle yet provide backbone. The finish is dry, elegantly savoury and endlessly mineral – a wine that brings spontaneous pleasure, but can also impress over a longer period. - SUPERIORE.DE