97 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Conteisa is a stunner with all the overwhelming elegance that is inherent to this vintage. It opens steadily to reveal red flower, cassis, baking spice, anisette and tobacco. The aromas are expressive and deep with enduring richness. The tannins are slightly sweet and already soft. This is a collectors’ choice. Drink: 2018-2040. (Jul 2014)"
97 points and 'Top 100 Cellar Selections 2015 (#13),' Wine Enthusiast: "Made with Nebbiolo from Gaja’s holdings in the Cerequio vineyard in La Morra, with a touch of Barbera, this combines finesse, structure and depth. It’s highly perfumed with rose, balsamic notes, berry and spice that follow through to red cherry, raspberry, white pepper, licorice and mint flavors. It’s balanced with polished tannins and closes on a mineral note. Drink 2018-2030. Alcohol 14%. (12/31/04)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2010 Conteisa is a wine of extreme finesse. Flowers, sweet red berries, hard candy, mint and licorice all emerge from the glass, supported by silky, polished tannins. Today the 2010 impresses for its fabulous, crystalline purity and striking overall balance. The style is aromatic, lifted and all about elegance. The 2010 has only recently been bottled. I won't be surprised if it is even better in another few years. Conteisa is mostly Nebbiolo with a dollop of Barbera, from the Cerequio vineyard in La Morra. (Jan 2014)"
95 points James Suckling: "Aromas of sliced porcini, dried rose petals and dark fruits such as plums. Full body, chewy and rich with dusty tannins. Juicy finish. Needs time to soften still. Better in 2017. (8/17/14)"
94-95 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Good dark red. Perfumed aromas of red berry liqueur and wild cherry accented by pungent medicinal herbs and sage; this will go balsamic with bottle age. Full yet somehow delicate, with an extremely fine-grained texture and compelling sweetness to the mid-palate. More brooding and earthy than the Sori San Lorenzo but wonderfully consistent from start to finish. The tannins are big but even and the dry, gripping, floral finish is classic Barolo. (Nov 2013)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Floral top notes lead to black cherry and strawberry fruit, with flourishes of tobacco, iron and spice. This red is balanced and light- to medium-bodied, showing a terrific texture. Ample tannins leave a dusty feel on the lingering finish. Best from 2018 through 2032. 1,250 cases made. (4/30/15)"
97 points and 'Top 100 Cellar Selections 2015 (#13),' Wine Enthusiast: "Made with Nebbiolo from Gaja’s holdings in the Cerequio vineyard in La Morra, with a touch of Barbera, this combines finesse, structure and depth. It’s highly perfumed with rose, balsamic notes, berry and spice that follow through to red cherry, raspberry, white pepper, licorice and mint flavors. It’s balanced with polished tannins and closes on a mineral note. Drink 2018-2030. Alcohol 14%. (12/31/04)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2010 Conteisa is a wine of extreme finesse. Flowers, sweet red berries, hard candy, mint and licorice all emerge from the glass, supported by silky, polished tannins. Today the 2010 impresses for its fabulous, crystalline purity and striking overall balance. The style is aromatic, lifted and all about elegance. The 2010 has only recently been bottled. I won't be surprised if it is even better in another few years. Conteisa is mostly Nebbiolo with a dollop of Barbera, from the Cerequio vineyard in La Morra. (Jan 2014)"
95 points James Suckling: "Aromas of sliced porcini, dried rose petals and dark fruits such as plums. Full body, chewy and rich with dusty tannins. Juicy finish. Needs time to soften still. Better in 2017. (8/17/14)"
94-95 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Good dark red. Perfumed aromas of red berry liqueur and wild cherry accented by pungent medicinal herbs and sage; this will go balsamic with bottle age. Full yet somehow delicate, with an extremely fine-grained texture and compelling sweetness to the mid-palate. More brooding and earthy than the Sori San Lorenzo but wonderfully consistent from start to finish. The tannins are big but even and the dry, gripping, floral finish is classic Barolo. (Nov 2013)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Floral top notes lead to black cherry and strawberry fruit, with flourishes of tobacco, iron and spice. This red is balanced and light- to medium-bodied, showing a terrific texture. Ample tannins leave a dusty feel on the lingering finish. Best from 2018 through 2032. 1,250 cases made. (4/30/15)"
| Product SKU | 322091 |
| Producer | Gaja |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Langhe DOC |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | Nebbiolo, Barbera |
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