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Sori Tildin 1988 75cl

DOC | Langhe | Piemonte | Italy
CHF 421.60
Critics scores
94 By Robert Parker
My favorite of Gaja's 1988 Barbarescos is the 1988 Barbaresco-Sori Tilden. This compelling wine exhibits sweet scents of tobacco, black fruits, coffee, and herbs. There is more body, richness, and weight than in the other Barbarescos, as well as a rich, long, tannic finish. Its size and tannic ferocity suggest that 7-8 years of cellaring is warranted. The wine will last for up to three decades. All of Gaja's 1988 Barbarescos are backward, reserved wines. Even after sitting four days with the corks pulled they exhibited no signs of oxidation. While they should be uncommonly long-lived, I did not see quite the flesh and richness possessed by such vintages as 1985 and 1982.
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Gaja
Barbaresco would not be the same without Gaja’s iconic reputation. This venerable domaine not only drew worldwide attention to the region, but they have also shown the quality that is attainable not just with Nebbiolo, but with “outside” varieties as well. Their story started over 150 years ago, when Giovanni Gaja founded the winery in 1859 to complement the food in his restaurant. Today, the company is managed by the fourth and fifth generations, Angelo Gaja and his children. Over the years, the Gaja name has grown to represent not only exceptional quality, but unique and intriguing flavors that are unlike any others from the region. The single-vineyards are a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, like all the wine produced before the introduction of the DOCG denomination. This denomination was established in 1966, and it is mandatory for the wines to be 100% Nebbiolo. For this reason, he declassified most of his single-vineyard wines and took the denomination of Langhe Nebbiolo DOC instead, in order to reach the specific style he desired. Gaja currently produces a total of twelve different Piemontese wines, as well as, seven Tuscan wines from Montalcino and Bolgheri.