1971 Sori San Lorenzo
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Tasting notes
The 1971 Sorì San Lorenzo is now fully mature, although it has enough depth to drink well for another 5-10 years, perhaps longer. Sweet tobacco, mint, pine, licorice and dried cherries meld together in a pretty, perfumed Barbaresco that has reached its peak. The 1971 is one of the greatest of all Sorì San Lorenzos, but judging from this bottle, there is no further upside to be gained through further cellaring. Interestingly, the 1971, like 1967 is labeled only Sorì San Lorenzo, there is no mention of the Barbaresco appellation on the label.
Critic scores
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.