The Wines of This Week's Tasting:
The Wines of Angelo Gaja
December 11, 2019
Montalcino:
2013 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello: Notes of redcurrant, cherry and clove with sage and rosemary running through. On the palate there is a savory texture and silky tannins. REG 96/bottle NET 82/bottle
Piedmont:
2016 Sito Moresco: Bright ruby with purple. Balsam, strawberry, cherry and plum. Concentrated fruit with smooth tannin and bright acidity. Smoky spicy finish. REG 68/bottle NET 58/bottle
2015 Barolo Dagromis: Intense fruit aromas with dark red fruits, notes of blood orange peel and fresh earth. Mouth filling texture with firm balanced tannins and attractive richness. REG 115/bottle NET 98/bottle
2015 Barbaresco: Rich complex aromas, violet, rose, dark cherry, licorice with white pepper, cloves and leather. Layers of ripe dark fruit with notes of licorice and tar. Long complex finish. REG 225/bottle NET 192/bottle
2015 Conteisa: Persistent and floral with rose petal, dandelion, violet, juniper and incense. Red cherry and red currant with silky tannin and bright acidity. Remarkable balance and harmony. I will take what is left home with me. REG 320/bottle NET 272/bottle
2015 Sperss: Vibrant intense aromas of thyme, cloves, black pepper and balsam. Impressive fruit concentration with plums and black cherries. The wine is loaded with energy and while approachable now will need many years to fully develop. REG 350/bottle NET 298/bottle
Special net pricing is good only through orders placed by midnight Wednesday, December 11 2019.
Order by phone at 617.367.8605, or reserve here: order@federalwine.com
- Peter Hemenway
