I am not sure how Angelo Gaja and his team do it
Fruit thrives from 220 to 280 meters above sea level with full southern exposures facing La Morra
This is really well-made wine with a production of only 829 cases
The palate is rounded and candied on the entry with orange pith and light apricot notes
full and intense flavors that carry sleek muscle and real punch and power
Mondavi, Opus One other_regions I am not sure howSometimes a little overlooked, this is a vintage that falls closer to 2012 than 2013 in profile, at least on this showing it has velvety tannins that pack a punch, and the concentration is clear, with well structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper. 2% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 20 days skin contact. Earliest bud break in history, mild and dry seasons, harvest from September 5 to October 7.