Barbaresco Sori Tildin Gaja 1985

From a vintage Decanter called superb, rich and destined for long ageing, Gaja's 1985 Sori Tildin is a majestic, fully mature expression of this legendary Barbaresco cru.

Sweet, perfumed aromas of red and dark cherry fruit are pure in expression, combined with violet floral notes and sweet baking spices including cinnamon, framed by fine-grained tannins and a long finish. The wine is beautifully harmonious, seamless and integrated, with magnificent fruit, matchless complexity and stunning depth, with hints of violet, toast and nutmeg enriching plummy raspberry fruit.

• Producer: Gaja
• Country: Italy
• Region: Piedmont
• Appellation: Barbaresco
• Vintage: 1985
• Grape: Nebbiolo from the single Sori Tildin cru vineyard
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Critic score: 97 points, Wine Spectator
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant gently 30 minutes before serving; check for sediment given its age
• Food pairing: Braised beef, truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature; a wine for drinking now