Conteisa 1996 Gaja

Conteisa by Gaja is a high-class Piedmontese red wine, produced in Cerequio, with Nebbiolo grapes that come from its best crus. The harvest is manual, maceration for 20 days then refinement for 12 months in barriques, and another 12 in tonneaux. Finally a year before being put on the market. Conteisa is a more accessible Nebbiolo than the other great Gaja labels, refined and elegant, profound and less austere. On the nose there are clear hints of raspberry and cherry, rose and mint, dark spices and tobacco. Perfect in combination with grilled meat

Manufacturer: Gaja

Conteisa

️ Cerequio, Piemonte, Italy

Gaja

1996

Nebbiolo

️  14.5%

  Red wine

> After a thorough maceration, the grapes first go into barriques for 12 months and are subsequently moved to large barrels for another 12 months. The wine then rests in the bottle for at least a year before being put on the market

Evolved aromatic scents with evident hints of mint and tobacco, hazelnut and dark spices, floral notes and fruity hints in jam

Deep but carefree, fresh and enveloping, complex and persistent

Serving temperature 18°-20°

Grilled meat

Dedicated to the dispute between Barolo and Barbaresco for the lands of Cerequio

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Barbaresco, Langhe

The **Gaja** winery is a world-famous name, a symbol of the wine excellence of the Langhe. Founded in 1859 in Barbaresco, it achieved success thanks to **Angelo Gaja**, who focused on the quality of Piedmontese wines through meticulous management of the vineyards and lowering yields to intensify aromas and flavors. Gaja has introduced innovations in winemaking, combining traditional and modern techniques, such as the use of barriques alongside large barrels.

In the 90s, Angelo expanded his business by acquiring properties in Bolgheri (Ca’ Marcanda), Montalcino and recently on Etna (Idda), always looking for the best terroirs.