The 2009 Alteni di Brassica comes across as rich and textured in this vintage. White peaches, melon, flowers and sage are some of the aromas and flavors that emerge in the glass, while typical varietal Sauvignon notes are more in the background. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Getting to the top in any field is hard. Staying at the top is even harder. For all of the praise Angelo Gaja and his family have received over the years, they have earned and deserve every bit of it. These new releases, the 2008 reds from Barolo in particular, are insanely beautiful. Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604 8900