Gaja Sperss Barolo 2015

96-100 rating
96-100 review

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Specification

Country

Region

Sub Region

Bottling

Estate Bottled

Year

Bottle size

0.75 L

Packaging

Loose

Rating

97

Label

gl

Capsule

good condition

Level

neck

Climate/Vintage Report
Highly favorable climate conditions throughout all the year (snow in winter, rain in spring, a perfect summer) favored a high quality. The peak temperature during varaison and few rain showers between August and September were further optimal conditions for a great vintage. 2015 quality shows its best from Serralunga, where the compact clay befitted the hot summer providing structure and pleasantness into the wines.

The Sperss vineyard is located in the Marenca-Rivette sub-area in the municipality of Serralunga. The land, arranged as an amphitheatre on a surface of 12 hectares, consists of very compact clayey-calcareous marls and has south and south-west exposure with an average altitude of 370 m above the sea level. The vines are 55 years old on average.

Vinification
Fermentation and maceration for around three weeks followed by ageing in oak for 24 months.

Grapes
Nebbiolo

Tasting Notes
It shows vibrant and intense hints on the nose, mainly herbs and spices: thyme, cloves, black pepper and a dash of smoke.  A vortex of dark and ripe fruits envelop the palate, like prunes and black cherries. An interesting note of lemon marmalade is surprising.  Extremely approachable in its youth, although supported by a powerful structure, with a vibrant and deep finish.