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2021 Gaja Sori Tildin Barbaresco 750mL
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“The single-vineyard bottling of Barbaresco named ‘Sori Tildin’ debuted with the 1970 vintage. Like ‘Costa Russi’ and ‘Sori San Lorenzo’ , this vineyard is considered one of the best sites for growing Nebbiolo. It is made up of just a little over 3 hectares. The vineyard faces predominantly south and is known for producing wines of balance. Soils in this vineyard are dense and keep the moisture locked in. This wine takes its name in honour of Clotilde Rey, Angelo’s grandmother, whose nickname was ‘Tildin’. She recommended that they buy up the best Barbaresco vineyards when they were being abandoned after World War II as farmers wanted to move to the city and were no longer interested in making wine. Angelo also describes how Tildin taught him to choose the best locations for the vineyards; she was a strong woman and very impactful on the wines of Gaja” – Fine wine experience
“Subtle and complex aromas of blackberries, pine needles, bark, light spices and violets. It’s really perfumed and attractive. Full-bodied and chewy, but the tannins are very, very fine. It goes on for minutes. This a brooding, muscular wine but it is very refined. One for the cellar. Best after 2028” 98 pts – James Suckling
98 points
"Crushed rocks, rose petals, vibrant red fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper lend notable energy and brightness. Everything speaks to finesse and detail."
- Antonio Galloni (Vinous.com, October 2024)
98 points
"Red cherry, crushed stones, nutmeg and cinnamon with exotic, floral lift. Long, minty-spicy finish. A sultry and complex Sorì Tildin."
- Ian D’Agata (iandagatawine.com, April 2024)
98 points
"Black cherries, graphite, wet stones and dark minerals. Focused, structured, and pure with ripe tannins and mineral depth. One for the ages."
- Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com, May 2024)
98 points
"Blackberries, pine needles, bark, light spice and violets. Full-bodied and brooding with fine tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes."
- JamesSuckling.com
97 points
"Red and purple berries, crushed graphite and pencil shaving. Chalky, linear tannins and vertical Nebbiolo brightness. Distinctly elegant."
- Monica Larner (The Wine Advocate)
96 points
"Menthol, eucalyptus, coffee bean and violet aromas. Raspberry tart, hazelnut and baking spice on a flinty, fresh palate. Balsamic, structured and refined."
- Kerin O'Keefe (KerinOkeefe.com, April 2024)
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