1998 Sauvignon Alteni di Brassica
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Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More minerally aromas of gunflint and snap pea. Sweet, full and on the soft side, yet manages to hold its shape. Ultimately seems a bit less deep and expressive than the '99, despite the additional year of bottle age. But finishes with sneaky length.
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88
88/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
About the producer

Gaja
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.