Gaja Sori Tildin 2016 Barbaresco DOCG 100% Nebbiolo 0.75L

Gaja Sori Tildin 2016 - Power and Elegance from Barbaresco

Gaja Sori Tildin 2016 is one of Italy's most iconic and prestigious wines, produced by the legendary Gaja winery in Piedmont. This Barbaresco comes from the historic Sori Tildin cru, made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes.

Gaja - A Global Legend

Gaja is one of the most prestigious and iconic wineries in the world, founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja. Under the visionary leadership of Angelo Gaja, the winery revolutionized Piedmontese enology, elevating Barbaresco and Barolo wines to levels of worldwide excellence. Angelo Gaja is considered one of the most influential winemakers of the 20th century.

Sori Tildin Cru - Power and Structure

The Sori Tildin vineyard is one of Gaja's three historic crus in Barbaresco, along with Costa Russi and San Lorenzo. This unique cru, with south-facing exposure and calcareous soils, produces Barbarescos of great power, structure, and exceptional aging potential. Sori Tildin is known for its combination of power and refined elegance.

Powerful Sensory Profile

It presents intense and complex aromas of ripe black cherries, plums, roses, violets, tar, oriental spices, earthy notes of mushrooms and truffles, and mineral hints. On the palate, it is powerful and structured, with firm but silky tannins, perfectly integrated vibrant acidity, and an extraordinarily long and persistent finish. A Barbaresco that combines power with refined elegance.

Innovation and Tradition

Angelo Gaja was a pioneer in introducing French oak barrels into the maturation of Piedmontese wines, revolutionizing the region's winemaking. Gaja combines innovation with deep respect for tradition and terroir.

2016 Vintage - A Quality Year

The 2016 vintage in Piedmont was a vintage of excellent quality, characterized by balanced climatic conditions that allowed for ideal ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes, resulting in wines of great structure and elegance.

Collector's Wine

Gaja Sori Tildin is a collector's wine highly sought after by connoisseurs worldwide. It is a wine for special occasions that represents the best of Piedmont.

Food Pairing

Ideal with noble red meats, brasato al Barolo, game such as venison or wild boar, Alba white truffles, risotto with porcini mushrooms, and aged cheeses with long maturation such as aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

Aging Potential

This Barbaresco has enormous aging potential, capable of evolving magnificently for 20-30 years or more under proper storage conditions.

Volume: 750ml | Region: Barbaresco, Piedmont | Country: Italy | Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo | Cru: Sori Tildin