Sito Moresco Langhe DOP Gaja
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Gaja |
| Denomination | Langhe DOP |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grapes | 85% Nebbiolo, 10% Barbera, 5% Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | CN/2724 |
| Winery headquarter | Gaja - Barbaresco (CN) - Via Torino, 18 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Roast meat, wild game, mushroom risotto, Sliced beef, Medium-aged cheeses, Hard cheese, Fillet with green pepper |
| Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Langhe Rosso |
Gaja winery, located in Piedmont, produces this sensational “Rosso Langhe DOC”. It is a red blend, composed by 35% Nebbiolo, 35% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from vineyards cultivated around Barbaresco and Serralunga, great areas for the oenological Panorama. The fermentation of the three varieties is managed separately for three weeks. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the assembly and the aging, in wood, for 12 months. In 1937, Giovanni Gaja, Angelo’s father, decided to create a label for its wines on which the name “Gaja” was clear and recognizable. Today, this prestigious name is famous worldwide, for its label of course, btu mainly for the excellence of its products. “Langhe Rosso DOC Sito Moresco”, after its 18 months maturation in barrique, is balanced, elegant and perfumed.
Features of “Langhe Rosso DOC Sito Moresco” from Piedmont
Intense ruby red colour with a rich and fruity scent that recalls red berries surrounded by herbs hints. Its taste is harmonious and elegant, with faint tannins and fruity persistence.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this red wine produced by Gaja winery
This red wine is great with pasta with “ragù”. It has to be served at 16°C in a wide wine glass that helps oxygenation.
