Affordable Gaja Tasting

I went to this tasting of the mid range Gaja offerings the other day. Starting with their Vistamare white blend of Vermentino and Viognier. The next wine was their Ca'Marcanda Promis, a super Tuscan blend of international varietals. Sito Moresco which followed, brought the taster back to Piedmont, but with a blend of the traditional Nebbiolo with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Criss-crossing back to Tuscany, the next wine presented was the Brunello from Pieve di Santa Restituta. The last wine was also a traditional offering - their Dagromis Barolo. I liked the Brunello best of the lot - a slightly pale ruby, with a sweet berry fruit nose, the wine was smooth on the palate with sweet berry fruit giving way to a mouthwatering sour plum acidity, which lingers on to give sterling support and structure.