# Gaja Sorì Tildìn Barbaresco (2021)

- **Producer:** Gaja
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €760
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, black cherry, black plum, cedar, cloves, vanilla, leather, forest floor, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Gaja Sorì Tildìn Barbaresco 2021 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The 'Sorì' designation signifies a south-facing hillside, and 'Tildìn' is a tribute to Angelo Gaja's grandmother, Clotilde, highlighting the wine's family heritage. The vineyard is situated atop a hill in Barbaresco, benefiting from significant sunshine due to its orientation and shape. The Gaja family has a winemaking history dating back to 1859, with Angelo Gaja being a key figure in modernizing Piedmontese winemaking and bringing international recognition to Barbaresco. Sorì Tildìn is recognized as one of Gaja's esteemed single-vineyard crus, alongside Sorì San Lorenzo and Costa Russi.

## Interesting facts

- Sorì Tildìn means 'little hill of Clotilde', honoring Angelo Gaja's grandmother.
- The vineyard's amphitheater shape and south/southwestern exposure maximize sunshine.
- Gaja is one of three renowned single-vineyard crus in Barbaresco from the producer.
- The 2021 vintage is part of a limited release, with specific market launches planned.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust structure, firm tannins, and high acidity are well-suited to complement rich proteins and fatty dishes, cutting through richness and cleansing the palate. Earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with mushrooms and truffles, while its complexity can stand up to intense flavors.

## Wine making process

Gaja Sorì Tildìn Barbaresco 2021 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation, with controlled temperatures likely employed to manage extraction and preserve aromatics. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 24 months in oak barrels. This aging process is designed to integrate the wine's components and contribute to its development. Gaja is known for its innovative approach, including the use of barriques and a strong emphasis on single-vineyard crus like Sorì Tildìn, reflecting a philosophy of meticulous vineyard management and terroir expression.