Lot 407
GAJA LANGHE NEBBIOLO SPERSS 1996 (1) WA (94-96)
GAJA LANGHE NEBBIOLO SPERSS 1997 (1) WS 94 WA 99
Lot 407 Details
GAJA LANGHE NEBBIOLO SPERSS 1996 (1)
Piedmont.
u. ts. scraped & peeling label.
The spectacular 1996 Barolo Sperss boasts an opaque ruby/purple color in addition to enormously ripe black cherries, tar, flowers, and white truffles. Extremely full-bodied, with compelling intensity and purity, this is a large-scaled, massive Barolo with plenty of tannin, and 2-3 decades of ageability. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030. August 1999 WA (94-96)
GAJA LANGHE NEBBIOLO SPERSS 1997 (1)
Piedmont.
u. ts. scraped & peeling label. scuffed capsule.
A virtually perfect effort is the 1997 Sperss (30,000 bottles), which represents the essence of truffles, earth, and black cherries in its striking aromatics and multidimensional, opulent, full-bodied palate. The acidity seems low because of the huge glycerin levels and prodigious concentration of fruit, but I suspect it is normal in the scheme of oenological measurement. This profound wine requires 3-4 years of cellaring, and should age well for 30-35 years. WS 94 WA 99