Smoky reduction, despite clouding a lot of the nose, cannot quite prevent some apricot and lemon from shining through. The palate then reveals earthy, yeasty hints of apricot and Mirabelle plum and a spiky lemon...

Gaja's 2017 Alteni di Brassica (Sauvignon) is bright, crisp and also wonderfully nuanced, with lovely textural depth that gives the wine its classy personality. Green orchard fruit, mint, sage and white flowers all grace...