COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Gaja
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gaja Sorì San Lorenzo Barbaresco DOCG is a single-vineyard wine from Piedmont, Italy, crafted exclusively from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The Sorì San Lorenzo vineyard, located in Barbaresco, is known for its south-southwest exposure and clayey-calcareous marl soil. The Gaja winery, established in 1859, is a fifth-generation family estate renowned for its commitment to quality and expressing terroir. Sorì San Lorenzo was the first single-vineyard Barbaresco bottled by Gaja, first produced in 1967, and is recognized for its power and aging potential. The vineyard's name reflects its prime southern exposure and historical ties to the Cathedral of Alba.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€1800
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sorì San Lorenzo was Gaja's inaugural single-vineyard Barbaresco bottling.
Fact 02
The vineyard's name, 'Sorì', signifies a south-facing slope.
Fact 03
The vineyard was church property until Gaja acquired it in 1964.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage saw a 30% reduction in production due to frost.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Gaja Sorì San Lorenzo Barbaresco DOCG is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Following harvest, the grapes undergo a classic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about three weeks. The wine is then aged for 24 months, with the first 12 months in barriques and the subsequent 12 months in large oak barrels. The 2021 vintage experienced a spring frost, leading to reduced yields but contributing to concentrated wines.
