Gaja Conteisa Langhe Nebbiolo 1996

Name: Gaja Conteisa Langhe Nebbiolo 1996
Brand: Gaja
Price: 215 USD
Availability: SoldOut

$215

The opaque purple-colored 1996 Barolo Conteisa reveals a sweet, ripe nose with an element of sur-maturite given its over-ripe cassis, melted road tar, licorice, and spice-scented bouquet. It exhibits a voluptuous texture, layers of concentrated fruit, and full body. Its tannin is largely concealed by the wine's glycerin, alcohol, and extract. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2020. Robert Parker

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TypeRed Wine

RegionLanghe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

GrapesBarbera, Nebbiolo

Volume750ml

Pairs Well WithLamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Venison

Ratings on Delectable

Kirk Wallace Delectable Pro

A very nice surprise. Gorgeous. Balanced. Not marred by its oak.

9.5

Giancarlo Cicero

Lots of wood. Plenty of fruit that struggled to push through the wood. Give it 5-10 more and try again.

8.9

Richard Portes

18- deep, structured, lots of fruit with enough acidity that this will go at least 10 more years.

8.9

Galumay Gurruwiwi

Elegant, tannin & oak present in the front, rounds out on the palate afterwards, bit of an abrupt finish, not sure it's a $250 wine by Australian standards. I can't imagine it lasting too much longer, I think 20 years will start to pull it up.

8.5