Description
Angelo Gaja is known for producing elegant, opulent wines that are true to their origins. He is a pioneer in the production of single-vineyard wines in Piedmont. The quality of his wines is such that they have been described by Wine Spectator, a leading consumer wine publication, as "perhaps the finest Italian wines ever made." Several estate-owned vineyards provide the grapes for Sito Moresco, among which is the twenty-five-acre Sito Moresco vineyard in Barbaresco. The name means "Moresco's site" and refers to the former owner of this vineyard Sito Moresco combines complexity and longevity with refinement and accessibility.
Color
A beautiful violet color atypical of Nebbiolo. Fullness and richness are even present to the eye.
Grape Varieties
Aroma
The wine has bold notes of blackberry, cherry, blood orange, and bergamot with a touch of flintiness.
Taste
Medium-structured with lots of juiciness and harmony on the palate all lead to well-balanced acidity and tannin structure with a long finish.
Cellaring Potential
5-10 years
Food Matching
Grilled Alberta Beef, Buffalo or Bison. Veal, Roasted Chicken – Pasta with mushrooms – Pasta with gound meats – Pasta Tomato Sauce - Stewed Meats.
Vinification
The two varieties ferment and macerate separately for three weeks. Followed by malolactic fermentation.
Aging
After the malolactic fermentation, they are blended and then aged in oak for 12 months.