Conteisa Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2001 GAJA 750ml

Conteisa
The Piedmontese word conteisa (in Italian: contesa) recalls the dispute that took place for over 100 years between the communes of La Morra and Barolo over the ownership
of the Cerequio area, a dispute that only came to an end with the agreement stipulated in 1275, a record of which exists in the communal archives of La Morra.

Name: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Varieties: 92 % Nebbiolo, 8% Barbera.
Vineyards: The Conteisa vineyard is located in Cerequio, in the commune of La Morra. The soil has a high presence of sand and clayey-calcareous marl; it has an area of 6
hectares, southern exposure and an average altitude of 380 m above sea level.
The vines have an average age of 60 years.
Vinification: fermentation and maceration for about three weeks followed by ageing in wood for 30 months.
Characteristic properties: While Sperss is usually more austere and dark, Contesia denotes a more floral and delicate nose with fresh, balsamic notes. The palate displays
sweet notes of wild cherries and delicate herbs, a voluptuous body and a harmonious, integrated tannic fabric. High ageing potential.