Color: Deep purple
Nose: Complex aromas of toast, minerals, sour cherries, cedar, spices.
Palate: The rich body, subtle texture and fine, ripe tannins are typical for this wine of great finesse, the quintessential expression of the land and the Nebbiolo grape.
Robert Parker 95 points - With its delicate, aromatic nose of flowers, spices, minerals and menthol, the 2001 Sori Tildin is less overtly lush than Costa Russi, offering much delineation in its elegant macerated cherry fruit and tar flavors, with greater length, fine tannins and exceptional overall balance. It is always the most nuanced and classic of the Gaja single-vineyard wines. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2023. (Oct 2006)
Wine Spectator 95 points - Wow. This is pure fruit. Aromas of raspberries, cherries and blackberries jump from the glass. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Shows wonderful finesse and class. Best after 2009. 1,050 cases made. –JS (Oct 31 2005)
Gaja Winery was founded by Giovanni Gaja in 1859 and has been operated by four generations of the Gaja family. Gaja Winery has continuously evolved in ways that have always focuses on meticulous care and quality of its wines. This Barbaresco was made with grapes from the Sori Tildin Vineyard and with only 1050 cases of the 2001 vintage, Passion Vines is fortunate to offer this wine and highlight the craftsmanship that goes into making it.
Angelo Gaja has been the owner of the Gaja winery since 1960. In 1994 he acquired the first wine estate in Tuscany and in 1996 the second property, where he grows Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. He is one of Italy's greatest winemakers, notable because of his vast education at the highly respected Enological Institute of Alba and Master's degree in economics from the University of Torino. Angelo has great assistance in winemaking from Guido Rivella, whom he attended school with at the Enological Institute of Alba. Importer Terlato Wine International
| Technical notes |
| Classification DOC Alcohol 14% Fermented with the skins in stainless steel tanks for one week at 82 F and for another 2 weeks at 64 F The wine is aged for 12 months in oak casks and 12 months in the bottle. Vineyard Characteristics Soil composed of calcareous marl clay with southern exposure to the sun from a hilltop. The climate consists of severe winters and hot summers. |
