Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 97
The Gaja 2023 Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo is the most powerful and broad-shouldered of the three single-vineyard Barbarescos,
showing greater fruit weight and a more commanding presence from the outset. Dark berry fruit, savory spice and a pronounced note of iron ore define the bouquet, giving way to a palate of impressive richness and structure. Even with its added power, the wine
remains beautifully balanced and refined, suggesting a long evolution ahead.
James Suckling 98
Smoky and elegantly austere, showing graphite, licorice, red currants, dried cherries, violets and potpourri. The attack is fresh and balanced, with firm, youthful yet polished tannins, a rounded mouthfeel and a refreshing spine of acidity. The quality is evident in the finish, with its strawberry and orange-zest nuances. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck 98+
Returning to a more traditional expression of site, the 2023 Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo shows the classic character of this vineyard. Medium-bodied, it offers notes of juniper, currants, cranberries, and brambly earth. The tannins have deeper structure and density compared to the other crus, giving the wine impressive backbone and longevity while retaining balance and freshness.
