Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo 1997, Gaja
The nobility of evolved power. A Barbaresco of sculptural nobility, defined by a tertiary and monumental complexity. On the palate, it is dense and of a noble structure leading to a persistent finish of extraordinary nobility.
Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo 1997, Gaja
Gaja's Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo 1997 is a masterful interpretation that elevates the power of Nebbiolo to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of overwhelming complexity: notes of tar, black truffle, and plum jam merge with deep hints of dark spices, licorice, fine leather, and a balsamic trace of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is austere and powerful, supported by a noble acidic backbone and extremely fine tannins smoothed by time, concluding with an endless, savory finish of absolute nobility..
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Gaja
· Origin: Italia
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG
· ABV: 14%
· Vintage: 1997
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 45 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 8-25 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Noble braised beef, White Alba Truffle, Large game
Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo 1997, Gaja
Gaja's Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo 1997 is a masterful interpretation that elevates the power of Nebbiolo to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of overwhelming complexity: notes of tar, black truffle, and plum jam merge with deep hints of dark spices, licorice, fine leather, and a balsamic trace of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is austere and powerful, supported by a noble acidic backbone and extremely fine tannins smoothed by time, concluding with an endless, savory finish of absolute nobility..
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Gaja
· Origin: Italia
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG
· ABV: 14%
· Vintage: 1997
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 45 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 8-25 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Noble braised beef, White Alba Truffle, Large game
