Gaja - Barolo Conteisa 2019 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
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Intense and enveloping notes, blood orange, plum, and mineral aromas. In the mouth, voluminous with sweet tannins, finishing with an inviting licorice note.
James Suckling: 97 Points
A powerful and tannic wine with mushroom, forest flower, bark, and black tea aromas and flavors. Full and chewy. This is a young nebbiolo that needs time to soften.
Vinous: 97 Points
The 2019 Barolo Conteisa is stunning. A wine of grace, power and finness, the 2019 is immediately captivating. Crushed flowers, cinnamon, red berry fruit and rose petal are all beautifully lifted, all wrapped by silky La Morra tannins that add to its finesse. Readers will find an exquisite Barolo endowed with tremendous class. The 2019 is just sublime.
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
The Gaja 2019 Barolo Conteisa is a smooth operator with forest floor, dried fruit, autumn leaf and pickled plum from Japan with elements of both saltiness and sweetness. Conteisa goes for the high notes with floral tones, violet and something brittle like a laurel leaf. Its texture is very silky and tight. The wine persists with a smooth and long tenor.
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
Located within the Cerequio cru with vines averaging 60 years, the wine opens with aromas of warmed cherries, wild thyme, rose and mixed spices. Forward on the palate with preserved mixed berries, pu'er tea, anise and a crushed stone minerality. Well-balanced with fine, yet firm tannins and a vivid acidity that keeps that palate fresh and mouthwatering.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Earthy and spicy, with core cherry and raspberry flavors accented by iron, white pepper and eucalyptus. Firm and linear, this ends with a sinewy feel, despite its superb balance and refined texture. Superlong aftertaste.
