The word Sorì means a hilltop with a southern exposure. Tildìn was the nickname of Angelo Gaja's grandmother, Clothilde Rey. She was a visionary who was instrumental in acquiring some of the choicest parcels for the Gaja Estate, as well as being the inspiration behind Angelo's continuous quest to innovate. Deep purple. Complex aromas of toast, minerals, sour cherries, cedar and spices. Displays the roundest tasting profile of all Gaja single-vineyard wines. The rich body, subtle texture and fin...

Deep red-ruby. A bit less exuberant on the nose than the Cos ta Russi, hinting at plum, mocha, chocolate, underbrush and minerals. Very suave on entry, then brooding, classy and young, with far more primary black fruit and licorice flavors than the nose suggests. Less showy today than the Costa Russi but perhaps even longer, with more powerful tannins. This really calls for at least seven or eight years of additional bottle aging.

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Piedmont Report in Issue 5, October 2005 Dark ruby. Delicate, aromatic nose of flowers, spices, minerals and menthol. Sori Tildin is less overtly lush than Costa Russi, offering much delineation in its elegant macerated cherry fruit and tar flavors, with greater length, fine tannins and exceptional overall balance.

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 167 on Oct-06

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/31/05

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast