Barolo Conteisa DOCG - 2013 - Kellerei Gaja
Alcoholic content: 14.00 %
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
"Aromas of French oak and roasted coffee bean lead the nose along with whiffs of pressed rose petal, eucalyptus and the barest hint of berry. The firm, full-bodied palate offers licorice, coconut, vanilla and dried cherry alongside assertive, close-grained tannins. You'll also feel the warmth of alcohol on the close. Drink 2025-2032. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2017 on 01.10.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubingranat. Sehr präsente und intensive Nase, duftet einladend nach reifen Waldhimbeeren, dazu etwas Leder und Lakritze. Im Ansatz sehr mächtig, reife Kirsche und Zwetschken in den Aromen, griffiges, zupackendes Tannin, kernig, aber auch guter Schmelz, kann ruhig noch etwas lagern."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2015 on 01.12.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
"Underbrush, toast and oak aromas form the nose. Firm and austere, the linear palate evokes tart cranberry, raw pomegranate, sage and roasted coffee bean alongside taut, close-grained tannins. Drink 2023-2030. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
"Intensives, sattes Rubinrot mit zart aufhellendem Rand. Kompakte und rotbeerige Nase, nach Himbeere und Hagebutte, dann nach Granatapfel, Blutorange im Nachhall. Sehr geschmeidiger Gaumeneintritt, äußerst elegant, toller Schmelz, ständiger Druck gepaart mit frischer roter Frucht, knackiges Tannin, im Finale druckvoll und nachhallend."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2014 on 01.02.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
"Aromas of underbrush, dark berry, new leather and a whiff of camphor waft out of the glass. The tense chiseled palate evokes Marasca cherry, raspberry, star anise and a hint of cinnamon alongside polished fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Drink 2022-2032. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2014 on 01.09.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
"Intensives, kraftvolles Rubinrot mit leicht aufhellendem Rand. Verhaltene Nase, leicht animalisch-fleischig, zeigt keine klare Frucht. Wenig expressiv auch am Gaumen, zwar stoffig, aber insgesamt noch sehr harsch im Abgang."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
"Star anise, pressed rose petal, aromatic herb and camphor are just some of the aromas you'll find on this taut, polished red. The firmly structured, elegant palate delivers sour cherry, pomegranate, licorice and ground clove set against a backbone of fine-grained tannins. It's young but balanced, with bright acidity. Give it time to reach its full potential. Drink 2021-2033."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2013 on 01.12.2017 with 91 of 100 points.
"Helles, sattes leuchtendes Rubinrot. Sehr feingliedrige und filigrane Nase, duftet zurückhaltend nach Kirschen, roten Johannisbeeren und im sind Hintergrund Chinarinde und Zimt zu finden. Straff am Gaumen mit genügend Saft, eng gewobenen Tanninen, eher präsentem Alkohol und verhaltener Frucht."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
97 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2010 on 01.07.2016 with 97 of 100 points.
"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."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2010 on 01.11.2014 with 92 of 100 points.
"Klares, leuchtendes Granatrot. Duftet nach Kirschen, Erdbeeren, im Hintergrund auch grün-würzige Komponenten. Eröffnet mit viel satter, reifer Frucht, zeigt dann griffiges, zupackendes Tannin, herzhaft und erdig, im Finale salzig und lange."
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2009 on 01.12.2013 with 17 of 20 points.
"Angelo Gajas Interpretation des Terroirs von Cerequio: ?orales Bouquet; voll im Körper, dicht und elegant in der Nase, geschliffene Tannine, würzig und lang."
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2009 on 01.11.2013 with 94 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubin mit Granatrand. Etwas weißer Pfeffer, viel reife Frucht, schöne Kirsche, Himbeere, im Hintergrund leicht nach Leder. Griffig und zupackend am Gaumen, baut sich sehr schön auf, salzig, viel Zwetschke am Gaumen, süßer Schmelz, zieht satt durch."
yr. 2008 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2008 on 01.11.2012 with 93 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, lebhaftes Rubin. Sehr klare Nase, nach frischen Zwetschgen, Kirsche und Brombeere. Im Ansatz viel saftige Frucht, entfaltet sich am Gaumen mit"
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
"A tiny percentage of Barbera grapes accounts for why this famous wine is not labeled as a Barolo. The Nebbiolo is sourced from the Cerequio Cru and offers long aromas of dried fruit, licorice, tar, tobacco, bitter chocolate and cola. The finish is extremely fine and polished. Drink after 2025."
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2007 on 01.11.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Duftig und klar, viel frische Himbeere, öffnet sich zart und elegant. Stoffiges, dichtes Tannin, baut sich im vorderen Bereich schön auf, leicht salzig, zeigt sich im hinteren Bereich allerdings recht rau, im Finale viel Gewürznelken."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
97 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2011 with 97 of 100 points.
"Conteisa is a Barolo-inspired wine from Angelo Gaja (withBarbera) that opens with very attractive and approachable aromas of red fruit, tobacco, leather, moist earth and black licorice. There's a youthful element to the personality (that hints at a long aging future ahead) backed by silky, but firm tannins and beautifully crisp acidity. The wine will be at its best after 2018."
yr. 2006 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2006 on 01.11.2010 with 91 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubin. Zunächst etwas verhaltene Nase, nach Schießpulver, dann viel Sauerkirsche. Straffes Tannin, baut sich schön auf, überaus saftig, im Finale fest und zupackend."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2009 with 95 of 100 points.
"Gaja's answer to Barolo, Conteisa means "contested" in Piedmontese and refers to the historic feud between the towns of Barolo and La Morra for the shared Cerequio cru. This gorgeous wine is thick and dark with beautiful concentration and sophisticated notes of dark fruit, mineral and exotic spice. The wine is smooth and solid with firm tannins and structure. It will age for 20-plus years."
yr. 2003 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2003 on 01.07.2007 with 91 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubin; intensiver Duft nach Zigarrenschachteln, dann viel Himbeere, Zwetschke; sehr sattes Tannin in Ansatz und Verlauf, zupackend, viel Lakritze, im Finale dann aber leicht trocknend."
yr. 2001 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2001 on 01.11.2005 with 92 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubingranat; überaus klare und blumige Nase, nach Veilchen, viel Rosen, dahinter reife dunkelbeerige Frucht; straffes und forderndes Tannin am Gaumen, kompakt, mit feinem süßem Kern, viel reife Himbeerfrucht, rund und herzhaft."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2005 with 94 of 100 points.
"Elegantly perfumed, with touches of cinnamon, ground pepper, and dusty earth accenting notes of black cherries and chocolate. On the palate, there's powerful plum and black cherry flavors, but also a strong minerality that adds an extra dimension to this compelling wine. Soft enough to begin drinking around 2010, it should keep for a couple of decades after that."
yr. 2017 The Wine Independent:
95 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Independent" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2017 on 01.07.2022 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 The Wine Independent:
95 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Independent" has rated the wine "Gaja Conteisa" from the vintage 2018 on 01.07.2022 with 95 of 100 points.
