In the glass
Aroma: graphite, licorice, red currant, dried cherry, violet, potpourri
Palate: red fruit, mineral, spice
A south-facing cru above Costa Russi, Sori Tildin is the smoky, elegantly austere face of Gaja's Barbaresco: graphite, licorice and firm yet polished tannin over a refreshing spine of acidity.
What it pairs with
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Braised beef cheek
Long-braised collagen melts against firm tannin while the dish's depth meets the wine's licorice register. -
White truffle risotto
Earthy truffle resonates with the cru's graphite and savoury core. -
Aged Parmigiano
Crystalline salt sharpens the red-currant lift.
How to serve Gaja Sori Tildin
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Braised beef cheek, White truffle risotto, Aged Parmigiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sori Tildin debuted with the 1970 vintage from a 3.1-hectare south-facing parcel above Costa Russi. The name joins sori, a south-facing hillside in dialect, with Tildin, the diminutive of Clotilde, Angelo Gaja's grandmother.
- 1970 — First single-vineyard Sori Tildin vintage
- 2013 — Returned to Barbaresco DOCG label
Facts
- Producer
- Gaja
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barbaresco DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 600 to 1200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Scores
- James Suckling 97 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2024)
Frequently asked about Gaja Sori Tildin
What does Gaja Sori Tildin taste like?
On the nose, graphite, licorice, red currant, dried cherry, violet. On the palate, red fruit, mineral, spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A south-facing cru above Costa Russi, Sori Tildin is the smoky, elegantly austere face of Gaja's Barbaresco: graphite, licorice and firm yet polished tannin over a refreshing spine of acidity.
When should I drink Gaja Sori Tildin?
Drink 10 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gaja Sori Tildin?
Braised beef cheek is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White truffle risotto and Aged Parmigiano. Long-braised collagen melts against firm tannin while the dish's depth meets the wine's licorice register.
What grapes are in Gaja Sori Tildin?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG.