In the local dialect, Sor refers to the hillside facing south, while San Lorenzo is the patron saint protecting Albas Cathedral, as the vineyard was church property until 1964, when it was purchased by the Gaja family. Sor San Lorenzo is the most austere and strongest of all the vineyards, the one which usually reaches full maturity in the bottle later than the others. The wine has a very rich and complex structure, with fruity, mineral and spicy notes. It is an exceptionally rich wine with a great ageing potential. Located in Piedmont in northwestern Italy, the GAJA winery is widely considered to be one of the greatest estates in the world, producing coveted and collectible labels.. GAJA is a pioneer and guardian of tradition, a legacy that continues to reshape the standard for excellence in the world of winemaking today. Angelo Gaja was the first to produce single vineyard wines in Piedmont and revolutionized wine making practices in the region, introducing Bordeaux varietals and the use of barriques. GAJA has led Barbaresco to international acclaim and brought about a resurgence of Italian wines more broadly. Today, the GAJA Winery owns 240 acres of vineyards in the Barbaresco DOCG (Barbaresco and Treiso) and the Barolo DOCG (Serralunga dAlba and La Morra). The story of the GAJA winery can be traced to a singular, founding purpose: to produce original wines with a sense of place that reflect the tradition and culture of those who made it. This philosophy has inspired five generations of impeccable winemaking since 1859.GAJA is a pioneer and guardian of tradition, a legacy that continues to reshape the standard for excellence in the world of winemaking today. Angelo Gaja was the first to produce single vineyard wines in Piedmont and revolutionized wine making practices in the region, introducing Bordeaux varietals and the use of barriques. Proof/ABV: 14