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Gaja Sori Tildin
Barbaresco DOCG, Italy
About this product
Sori Tildin is one of Barbaresco's three legendary Gaja single-vineyard crus. The name combines 'sori' (the best sun-exposed slope in Piedmontese dialect) and 'Tildin' (the nickname of Gaja's grandmother Clotilde). The vineyard in Treiso produces a more opulent, floral-forward Nebbiolo than the more austere Sori San Lorenzo. Note: technically sold as 'Langhe DOC' (Nebbiolo) as Gaja withdrew from the DOCG in protest of multi-variety blending rules — but qualitatively it is pure Barbaresco.
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noserose, violet, tar, cherry liqueur, licorice, tobacco, subtle oak
palatemore opulent than Barbaresco DOCG; structured tannin; very long finish
signatureTreiso opulence — floral-forward Nebbiolo from south-facing slope
Service
agingoptimal 10-30 years from vintage
decanting3-4 hours for young vintages; 1-2 hours for aged
temperature17-18C
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Single vineyard Grand Cru equivalent
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rose, violet, tar, cherry liqueur, licorice, tobacco, subtle oak
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Vitello tonnato is a Piedmontese classic — the contrast pairing of delicate veal with punchy tuna mayo. Gaja Sori Tildin's aromatic complexity and balanced tannin works with both elements: the wine's fruit mirrors the veal; acidity cuts the tuna mayo.
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The terroir connection is absolute: Langhe white truffles and Barbaresco are born on the same hillsides. The truffle's volatile earth amplifies the wine's complexity
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Sorì Tildìn's single vineyard depth elevates the most precious pasta in Piedmont; white truffle demands this calibre
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Sorì Tildìn elevates the stuffed agnolotti; the truffle and butter create a luxury Langhe pairing
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Sori Tildin's single-vineyard complexity elevates tajarin with white truffle; Alba's greatest wine for Alba's greatest truffle
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Cotechino's spiced pork richness and the lentils' earthy starch create the textural and flavour depth that matches Sorì Tildìn's complexity
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A 48-month Parmigiano has the concentrated savoury depth to match Sorì Tildìn's extraordinary complexity; truffle honey bridges the wine's earthy-floral character
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Rabbit's delicate gaminess and the wine's roses-leather notes create a classic Italian game-red pairing; the olive-caper acidity provides tension against the wine's tannins
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