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This wine is produced as Langhe DOC or Barbaresco DOCG. Ask your merchant for more information.
Price Range of 750ml bottle, ex-tax in USD
Average: $441
From: $370 To: $558
Search Rank 293
Over all vintages, this was the
293rd most popular wine on Wine-Searcher last year.
Search rank last month: 275th
Score: 93.
The Wine-Searcher score of
93/100
is based on the following wine critic
score:
| Critic | Score |
| CellarTracker | 90/100 (13 notes from 12 users ) |
Price History for 1982 Gaja Sori Tildin Barbaresco-Langhe
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Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is a black-skinned red wine grape variety most famous for creating the 'tar and roses' scent of Barolo wines from Piedmont, north-western Italy. The grape's very name is evocative of its home among the misty foothills of the western Alps; the nebbia (Italian for 'fog') after which it is named frequently arrives on early October mornings, when the Nebbiolo harvest is in full swing.
Most strains of Nebbiolo demonstrate a good resistance to botrytis and although early forms of Barolo were made in a sweet style, this was due to struggling ferments rather than the effects of botrytis. Unfortunately the vine showed little or no resistance to ... more
Region Hierarchy
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Langhe wine region
Langhe is the hilly sub-region east of the Tanaro river and south of Alba, in the Cuneo province of Piedmont. The name 'Langhe' is the plural form of langa, a local word for a long, low-lying hill. Since its introduction in November 1994, the Langhe DOC has gained considerable repute for its innovative viticulture and use of international varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are prime examples). The creativity this affords the local winemakers has led to a new generation of high-quality wines, many comparable to the prestigious 'Super Tuscans' from Tuscany.
The Langhe area is home to some of the most prestigious wines in Italy, including ... more
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Piedmont [Piemonte] wine region
Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian), in the north-western corner of the Italian Peninsula, is arguably Italy's finest wine region. It sits at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle the region to the north and west, forming Italy's naturally formidable border with France. To its southeast lie the northernmost Apennine Mountains – ... more
