2003 Sori Tildin
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Beautiful blackcurrant fruit on the nose – positively forthright for Nebbiolo. There is a scented, opulent aroma, too, much more expressive than the San Lorenzo. The tannin just about behaves itself, being boisterous but drinkable. The flavours are thoroughly charming with delicious clarity, balance and length. It will certainly keep but is closer to its drinking window than the other Gajas. (RH)
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The Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Deep, bright red-ruby color, very healthy for 2003. Deeply pitched, complex aromas of truffle, underbrush and smoky oak. Ripe, round and highly concentrated; just this side of thick but with surprising freshness and an absence of roasted tones. This, too, finishes with rather suave, fine-grained tannins.
Even in the super-hot 2003 vintage, Gaja's Sorì Tildìn displays its pedigree, with its dark ruby color, finely nuanced, detailed aromatics and layers of ripe red fruit that gradually reveal themselves as this exquisite wine sits in the glass. Offering extraordinary depth of expression as well length on the palate along with great overall balance, it is another remarkable wine from Angelo Gaja. As is usually the case, I also find it to be the most classic of the single-vineyard wines.
Even in the super-hot 2003 vintage, Gaja’s Sori Tildin displays its pedigree, with its dark ruby color, finely nuanced, detailed aromatics and layers of ripe red fruit that gradually reveal themselves as this exquisite wine sits in the glass. Offering extraordinary depth of expression as well length on the palate along with great overall balance, it is another remarkable wine from Angelo Gaja. As is usually the case, I also find it to be the most classic of the single-vineyard wines. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.