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Sito Moresco, Gaja, D.O.P., Langhe, 2019

Sito Moresco · 2019

$109

Expect dark cherry, blackcurrant, dried herb, tobacco, and refined oak with medium-to-full body and refined tannins. The 2019 Italian vintage was excellent.

Varietal
Nebbiolo-dominant Langhe blend (Sito Moresco traditionally blends Nebbiolo with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot)
Region
Italy / Piedmont / Langhe
Body
Medium to Full
Style
dry red, accessible, polished, oak-aged

The producer

Sito Moresco is the most accessibly priced wine in the Gaja portfolio, designed as an introduction to the estate's style. The blend uses primarily Nebbiolo with international varieties to produce a more approachable wine than the prestigious Langhe and Barbaresco bottlings.

What critics say

Sito Moresco receives consistently solid reviews as a strong-value introduction to the Gaja portfolio.

Pairing

Grilled lamb chops, baked pasta with meat sauce, aged hard cheeses