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