Gaja – Sperss Barolo DOCG 2015 – 0.75 Ltr.
Piedmont, Italy – 100% Nebbiolo
A powerful and elegant Barolo from the heart of Piedmont
The Sperss 2015 is an expressive and elegant Barolo from Angelo Gaja's winery. Coming from vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba, this wine combines power with finesse. The 2015 vintage, marked by an ideal growing season, has produced a wine with depth, structure and impressive aging potential.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red in colour with a fine garnet glow. On the nose aromas of plums, raspberries and hints of truffle. On the palate powerful and structured with firm tannins and a deep, satisfying finish
Food pairing
Excellent with dishes such as ossobuco, risotto with mushrooms or truffle, game dishes and mature hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano.
Reviews & Awards
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96 points – Falstaff (Othmar Kiem & Simon Staffler): "Leuchtendes Rubin mit fine Granatschimmer. Zeigt kompakte Nase mit Nuten nach Zwetschken und Himbeere, dahinter nach Trüffel. Dusty und fest in Ansatz und Verlauf, fell griffiges Tannin, in Finale Tiefgründig."*
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97 points – James Suckling : “Very ripe strawberry and cherry aromas with undertones of flowers and cedar. Hints of fresh leather, too. Full body and round, soft tannins with lots of intensity at the finish. Round and fruity, yet always reserved. Needs time to come completely together.”*
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97 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate : “In the 2015 Barolo Sperss, you can taste the iron rust and minerality that is so specific to the soils of Serralunga d'Alba where this wine is born. It is very bold and represents the more powerful of these two wines from Barolo.”*
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Vinification & Maturation
The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in large oak barrels, followed by bottle aging.
Particulars
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Alcohol percentage : 14.5%
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Serving temperature : 16–18°C
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Size : 0.75 liter
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Maturation potential : up to 2045 and beyond t
Serving advice
Decant the wine 1–2 hours before serving. Use large Burgundy glasses to fully appreciate the complexity and elegance.