Sori del Turco Nebbiolo
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though top-tier Langhe Nebbiolo expressions from prestigious producers can comfortably age for two decades or more.
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Slow-braised beef, fresh pasta with shaved white truffles, and aged cheeses like Castelmagno.
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While the legendary house of Gaja is globally renowned for its single-vineyard Nebbiolo masterpieces from Barbaresco and Barolo—such as Sorì San Lorenzo and Sorì Tildìn—any Nebbiolo expression associated with the Gaja name carries immense heritage. In the Piedmontese dialect, 'Sorì' denotes a prime south-facing vineyard slope of exceptional quality, where the snow melts first under the winter sun. Gaja's historical approach to Nebbiolo revolutionized the region, introducing shorter fermentations, temperature control, and French barrique aging alongside traditional large oak casks. This approach tames Nebbiolo's formidable tannins while preserving its haunting aromatic complexity of dried roses, tar, red cherries, and forest floor, backed by the signature limestone and clay soils of the Langhe hills.
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Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in the village of Barbaresco, Piedmont, Gaja is one of the world's most legendary wine estates, celebrated for revolutionizing Italian viticulture. Under the visionary leadership of Angelo Gaja, who joined the family business in 1961, the winery pioneered modern techniques in the Langhe, including green harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentations, and aging in French barriques. Gaja is globally renowned for its iconic single-vineyard Nebbiolo bottlings, such as Sor'i San Lorenzo, Costa Russi, and Sperss, alongside pioneering white wines like Gaia & Rey. The family has since expanded its uncompromising pursuit of quality to Tuscany, producing acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino at Pieve Santa Restituta and Bolgheri blends at Ca' Marcanda.