Sweet balsamic notes open on the bouquet, followed intense, silky layers of fruit. The 2001 is subtle, classy and elegant from start to finish. Hints of early maturity appear in the aromatics, but the wine has more than enough fruit to support at least another decade of fine drinking. Tobacco, sweet herbs and licorice add the final notes of complexity.
“93/100 Wine Spectator”, 93/100 Robert Parker”
Deep red in color, with highly concentrated aromas of currant and black cherry fruit with a hint of coffee. Also, aromas of fine herbs, minerals and exotic spices. Almost always the most powerful and austere of Gaja’s five single-vineyard wines, requiring a longer time to fully develop. A very focused, concentrated wine with a long, lingering finish and refined tannins, it has excellent aging potential.
There’s always something magical about Gaja’s Sorì San Lorenzo. It’s the intensity and fullness of the wine that penetrates to the back of the palate and offers many long minutes of persistency on the finish. The bouquet is redolent of black fruit, leather, spice, tar, licorice and dried herb. “96/100 Wine Enthusiast”
“96/100 James Suckling”, 96/100 Robert Parker”
Intense and vivid ruby red, slightly garnet on the edge. Rose petals open the nose, then a hints of cherry jam and ripe berries. The secondary and tertiary aromas are tobacco, coffee, mocha, cocoa and leather. It is a full-bodied wine well balanced with the tannic texture, with a very good length.
” 93/100 Wine Advocate Robert Parker”, ” 92/100 James Suckling”
A wine of remarkable longevity, featuring the classic garnet color typical of Barolo, never overly intense but beautifully toned and stable over time. Aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Floral aromas with hints of fresh fruit and sweet spices. On the palate, it’s very savoury, with good structure, and a well-balanced presence of acids and tannins. The tannins are significant yet tend to be sweet. After proper aging, this wine develops into something with great finesse, pronounced minerality, and impressive character. Pairs perfectly with roasts and game.
This wine boasts an intense ruby color that gradually transitions to garnet red. Its character is vigorous and refreshing, leaving a lasting impression on the palate. The balance between acidity, tannins, and structure is complemented by hints of underbrush and a lingering spicy finish.
The wine undergoes an aging process of 24 months in Slavonian and French oak barrels, contributing to its remarkable complexity and depth of flavours. With an aging potential of over 20 years, it’s destined to evolve gracefully over time. It is an ideal companion for savoury meat dishes, aged cheeses, and traditional culinary delights, particularly when paired with truffles.
The wine has a beautiful red color with increasingly pronounced orange reflections as the aging period lengthens. It presents spicy aromas of oak, vanilla, and liquorice. On the palate, it is immediately fresh and rich, then soft and balanced. A pleasant Barolo with hints of citrus and refined tannins. Longevity of over 20 years.
San Silvestro Barolo ‘Patres’ is an intense, spicy, elegant Barolo from a fine vintage. Nebbiolo grapes are ripened on south-facing slopes in the Langhe hills, then aged for two years in large oak barrels following the harvest. Beautiful aromas of ‘tar and roses’ give onto an intense, elegant palate with impressive length of flavour.
In the large format the wine is even better than the 750cl bottle.
San Silvestro Barolo ‘Patres’ is an intense, spicy, elegant Barolo from a fine vintage. Nebbiolo grapes are ripened on south-facing slopes in the Langhe hills, then aged for two years in large oak barrels following the harvest. Beautiful aromas of ‘tar and roses’ give onto an intense, elegant palate with impressive length of flavour.
Bright lemon yellow. Aromas of citrus fruit, with floral undertones. Prominent mineral sensations. Long finish, with a great balance and good structure. Excellent pairing with Japan cuisine, shellfish, baked and grilled fish.
Intense aromas of herbs and liquorice, red cherry, spices and dried flowers. It’s medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a chalky mineral on the finish.
Did you know: in the “Gattinara” area in Piemonte, the Nebbiolo grape is known as “Spanna”. This area, was granted DOCG status in 1990 and is considered to be one of the best areas to grow Nebbiolo, alongside Barolo and Barbaresco. Better open the wine 2 hours before you drink it.
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