Gaja Sori' San Lorenzo 1996 is a prestigious Piedmontese Barbaresco DOCG from Nebbiolo grapes. Garnet red, offering elegant aromas of red fruit and spices. On the palate, it's powerful, persistent, with refined tannins. Excellent with red meats and aged cheeses. Serve at 18-20°C.
Italy - Piedmont Red Wine, Barbaresco DOCG Nebbiolo
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Colour
Intense garnet red with orange reflections
Bouquet
Complex and elegant, with notes of ripe red fruit, violet, rose, licorice, spices, and tertiary hints of truffle and leather.
Taste
Structured and powerful, with fine yet present tannins. Great balance, exceptional persistence, and a long, enveloping finish.
Alcohol content
14% vol
Type of glass
Balloon, Grand Burgundy or Nebbiolo glass
Pairings
Roasted and braised red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, and white truffle dishes.
Refinement
In barriques and large French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by further bottle aging before release.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with prolonged maceration on the skins.
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