Gaja   Sori Tildin

2010 Sori Tildin

By Gaja

2010 Sorì Tildìn from Gaja, Langhe, Italy

A bottle like the 2010 Sorì Tildìn from Gaja is where experience meets elegance. Every wine enthusiast or fine wine investor worth their salt knows that Gaja isn't merely a name, it represents a legacy of unwavering commitment to excellence. Planting its roots in the top echelons of Barbaresco tradition, Gaja continues to make waves with forward-thinking creativity.

 

Understanding the Grandeur of 2010 Sorì Tildìn

And then comes the 2010 Sorì Tildìn. This vintage bears testament to the magic that unfolds when the celestial orchestra of climate conditions, appellation characteristics and skilled winemakers come together harmoniously. Italy's legendary 2010 growing season was marked by a mingling of ideal radiant summers and cooler spells that favoured optimal grape ripening. Hence, the 2010 Sorì Tildìn's elegance and potential longevity marked it as an absolute darling for fine wine investors.

 

Vivid Expression, Simply Astounding

This vintage shines with an intoxicating kaleidoscope of aromas - fragrant florals mingling with red fruits and exotic barbera spice. The palate is lush yet precise, unfolding layers of warm berries and plums dancing harmoniously with notes of porcini mushroom and tobacco smoke trailing through the finish. It's almost hypnotic how the penciled-in tannins flirt with this tantalising ensemble. It is precisely this captivating balance that gives the 2010 Sorì Tildìn from Gaja its legendary status amongst Italian fine wines.

 

A Vintage Worth the Investment

If there ever was a time to delve into the diaphanous depths of collectible Italian wines, it would be now. The 2010 Sorì Tildìn exemplifies the best of Piedmont region's potential. Investing in a bottle, or five, is putting your trust not just in Gaja's reputable palette of exquisite vintages but also in the fruitful promise of terroir-driven wines led by the elegance of Nebbiolo and the vivid expression of Barbera. This vintage is la dolce vita encapsulated - an investable icon built to last.

Current market price

$5,330.00

12x75cl

Highest score

96

POP score

200

Scores and tasting notes

96

Gaia Gaja uses the word “salty” to describe this next wine, and I see her point. The 2010 Sori Tildin shows a dry, firmly structured quality that enhances those extraordinary, breezy overtones of lead pencil and brimstone that so fittingly frame the Nebbiolo grape. The lingering end-notes of rose petal, ginger and cedar are striking. You immediately feel the tannic structure and power of the wine. The jump is very sharp next to the Costa Russi, and that’s why this is one of Gaja’s best cellar-agers. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040. Just a short while ago, in the midst of one of Italy’s darkest political hours when forming a functioning government seemed like an exercise in futility, someone sent me a Facebook petition proposing Angelo Gaja as a candidate for President of the Republic of Italy. Although Angelo himself would brush it off as jest, that seedling of a (good) idea took the Internet by firestorm. What he has demonstrated over the years, besides from his infectious enthusiasm and keen ability to communicate his thoughts with brilliant clarity and gumption, is a natural ability for leadership. Barbaresco is lucky to have an Angelo Gaja, the Langhe is lucky to have him, and Italy is, too. Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

Monica Larner - The Wine Advocate, 27 June 2013

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