GAJA
Sorì San Lorenzo Barbaresco DOP
In the local dialect, Sorì refers to the hillside facing south, while San Lorenzo is the patron saint protecting Alba’s Cathedral, as the vineyard was church property until 1964, when it was purchased by the Gaja family.
Vintage Factsheets
The Sorì San Lorenzo single vineyard is located in Barbaresco, close to the historic town center. It is south/ southwestern faced and it overlooks the Tanaro River, which regulates temperature and humidity.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Barbaresco DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Nebbiolo
- Aging
- Fermentation, maceration and aging in oak for 24 months.
Sorì San Lorenzo is the most austere and strongest of all the vineyards, the one which usually reaches full maturity in the bottle later than the others. The wine has a very rich and complex structure, with fruity, mineral and spicy notes. It is an exceptionally rich wine with a great ageing potential.
Wine Enthusiast
98 Points
2021
"An enchanting blend of tea and herbs tangos with grilled cherries and reconstituted currants creates an aromatic profile that's sure to turn heads. The palate is a sublime combination of fresh and preserved red berries, wild herbs, leaves, tar, and crushed stone that all work in unison, ever-evolving with each glance of the glass. Well-structured and firm, a wine of remarkable elegance."
— Jeff Porter, 2024
