Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo 2011

Gaja

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Tasting Notes

Shows the breadth of the vintage, but also freshness and subtle cherry and plum flavors amid the menthol, mocha and spice notes. This turns more elegant and refined on the finish, showing fine equilibrium and length, with a sandalwood aftertaste. Best from 2017 through 2028.

Score: 94

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2017-2028 28 February 2015

The 2011 Sorì San Lorenzo boasts massive depth, intensity and power. Black fruit, smoke, tar, licorice, savory herbs and leather are some of the many notes that emerge from the glass. Regardless of the year, the personality of Sorì San Lorenzo always comes through, which is why this is one of the great sites in Barbaresco, Piedmont and Italy. In 2011 the contours are a bit softer, which gives the wine a level of accessibility that is quite rare in Sorì San Lorenzos when the wines are young. Why is Sorì San Lorenzo one of the world's most profound vineyards? Because its personality simply can't be denied. (97+ Points)

Score: 97

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2041 01 November 2014

Superb aromas of dark fruit such as plums and berries with hints of white truffles. Fresh roses too. Full body, velvety tannins, yet firm and full of tension. Love the lemon and orange aftertaste. Great finish. Better in 2017.

Score: 98

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2017+ 01 August 2014

The exciting 2011 Sori San Lorenzo is a wine of enormous beauty and grace. Gaia Gaja classifies her three single vineyard Langhe Nebbiolo wines as follows: Costa Russi is 'flowers;' Sori Tildin is 'fruit;' and San Lorenzo is 'plant' (with more structure and a more compact feel). San Lorenzo does indeed boast a strong mineral component of pencil shavings and crushed granite, followed by red cherry and soft spice. The wine’s tannins start off harder than the other wines, but soften with time. Drink: 2018-2040.

Score: 96

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2040 01 July 2014