Clos Cantenac other_regions_italy Gaja started talking about vintages

Gaja started talking about vintages

I have had the 1999 Rocche on many occasions

offering powerful citrus

intense bouquet

with silky layers of fruit that emerge gracefully from its mid-weight frame

Clos Cantenac other_regions_italy Gaja started talking about vintagesThe 2017 Clos Cantenac was picked before the rainfall in early September though, two parcels suffered some frost damage that needed to be carefully sorted out. It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages. It offers tightly wound blackberry and raspberry coulis aromas, a touch of decayed leaves and smoky scents coming through with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannin, lightly spiced black