2003 Sori San Lorenzo
By Gaja
2003 Sorì San Lorenzo from Gaja, Italy
Entering the captivating world of fine Italian wines, the 2003 Sorì San Lorenzo from Gaja, cultivates the zenith of wine creation, treasuring a heritage chronology, moulded with maverick ingenuity and mother nature's audacious flavours.
An Authentic Taste Fusion
Deftly embodying the artisanal vision of its creator Angelo Gaja, this particular vintage reveals an unexpected ecstasy in its synthesis. The romantically territorial Nebbiolo, basked in an environment of crafted maturation against the backdrop of a warmer year in the Langhe territory of Piedmont provides a sensibly hedonistic wine investment opportunity.
Savouring this quintessential masterpiece reveals a balsamic profile, weaving sensuous narratives of licorice, rose petals, spices and austere graphite undertones with firm tannins and stellar acidic structure.
Climatic Conditions and Their Influence
Famed for its role as a tribute to mother nature’s perennial whims, the 2003 vintage was settled by relatively higher temperatures across Europe. Piedmont was no stranger to these sultry climes. This proclivity significantly underlines the 2003 Sorì San Lorenzo's already savoury characteristics, resulting in a bold and luscious delicacy.
The vintage undeniably allows discerning connoisseurs to appreciate the nuances between identifying the weather conditions of a particular year and their intimate influence on the qualities that embody an intensive--yet intoxicating--iteration.
A Poetic Conclusion
Beholding such distinct personification, one simply cannot mistake the 2003 Sorì San Lorenzo from Gaja as one of Italy’s most intriguing fine wines. It is a wine that entices your senses, initiates an irresistible dialogue with your palate, and celebrates an enchanting rendezvous of remarkable craftmanship and divergent climates—echoing the very essence of fine wine investment in its bottle.
For those looking to indulge in the extraordinary realm of deliciously complex, audaciously grand yet quietly intimate Italian vintages—Sorì San Lorenzo from Gaja is a gift bestowed by nature herself, an essential companion in one's journey of exquisite aged wine exploration.
Market price (CAD)
$5,340.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
229.29
Scores and tasting notes
The 2003 Sori San Lorenzo is simply awesome. Boasting the darkest color of these wines as well as captivating aromatics, it is a brooding effort packed with notes of earthiness, tar, smoke, grilled herbs, cassis, licorice and super-ripe plummy fruit. It shows the qualities of 2003 in its full-throttle, expansive style yet it also possesses remarkable balance as well as fine tannins for the vintage. Although there is a little heat on the finish, I found this an utterly compelling wine. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 30 October 2006