2013 Sori San Lorenzo
By Gaja
2013 Sorì San Lorenzo from Gaja, Piedmont, Italy
An unforgettable vintage from Piemonte, the 2013 Sorì San Lorenzo from Gaja, is a testament to enduring excellence and deft winemaking in the illustrious region that's a haven for fine wines in Italy. Part of Angelo Gaja’s famed single-vineyard series, this wine offers an enlightened experience of Langhe's terroir.
A stellar vintage with unmistakable elegance
The 2013 vintage was one marked by a late start to the growing season and relatively cool summer temperatures. Despite these erratic climatic conditions, or perhaps because of them, exceptional wines were produced. The vines focused more on root growth rather than fruit development, leading to intense flavor concentration coupled with vibrant acidity that’s evident in the rich layers of the 2013 Sorì San Lorenzo.
Gaja’s meticulous winemaking techniques shine through in this wine. The exquisite choice of Nebbiolo grapes from old vines lends depth and character to this rare gem. It opens up with heady aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, dried herbs, and savory tobacco notes that linger enticingly.
The investor's delight: 2013 Sorì San Lorenzo
The wine investment landscape is continually changing, with discerning connoisseurs always on the quest for intriguing wines. The 2013 Sorì San Lorenzo proves to be an inviting choice for those seeking out transcendent wines that offer both expressive character and long-term value.
Moreover, fine wines from Italy consistently illustrate their ability to mature beautifully and improve with age. The cellaring potential and exponential maturation of the 2013 Sorì San Lorenzo makes it an appealing long-term investment for wine collectors around the globe.
This wine, a paragon of depth and complexity, stands as an exemplar of Gaja’s vinicultural genius. The 2013 Sorì San Lorenzo will remain, undeniably, a compelling testament to a stellar vintage in Piemonte, cementing its place in portfolios of discerning wine investors.
Market price (USD)
$3,990.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
192.35
Scores and tasting notes
Congratulations to the Gaja family and their 2013 Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo. This is a sheer and powerful expression of Nebbiolo that boasts a very firm and precise textural quality. The wine is 100% Nebbiolo, as blended Barbera is no longer part of the Sorì San Lorenzo DNA. The tannins are sharply delineated with a crunchy snap that you feel on the palate. This should definitely serve to keep the wine firmly rooted and committed to a slow aging trajectory. That structural firmness is the defining characteristic of this wine, and that unique identity is even more evident now that this wine is officially classified as Barbaresco.
Monica Larner - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2016