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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
The Sorì Tildìn vineyard is named after the beloved matriarch of the GAJA family, Clotilde Rey, daughter-in-law of founder Giovanni Gaja. Known for her strong personality, the adored Clotilde was affectionately known by the nickname Tildìn (teel-DEEN), a diminutive of her Christian name.
Like the Sorì San Lorenzo, Sorì Tildìn is widely considered one of the greatest growing sites in Italy today. Purchased in 1967, the 8-acre vineyard is sit...
Vuosikerta 2001
Italy Vintage Report by Tb: In 2001, producers' fears about an early spring came true. New buds that were exposed to the subzero temperatures of April suffered severe damage, which was evident in the small size of the crop. The very hot and dry summer weather brought the vineyards almost to their breaking point, until, just in time, the rains of early September saved the withered crops from mortality. The result was a very ripe and very fruity...