"Lots of aromas of rose petals, stems and sandalwood, as well as plums and berries. Medium-bodied, with a tight palate and very fine tannins that extend throughout the wine's length. Linear and concentrated. Notes of nutmeg and pastry enhance the palate. Accessible now, but needs three or four years to open up. Try it after 2026. (James Suckling 2022) - Wooden case delivery available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Features
Estate
Gaja
Cuvée
Sperss
Vintage
2018
Designation
Barolo
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Nebbiolo
Terroirs
Compact clay-limestone soil
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation and maceration for about 3 weeks
Breeding
30 months in barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense red/black colour
Nose
Deep and mineral, typical of the terroir
Mouth
Full, dense and complex with a certain austerity
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with stuffed quail, truffled brie, roast duck...
Gaja
Barolo
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (guide 2021) 97/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The 2018 Barolo is a magnificent wine. The aromas alone are fascinating. Again, that's one of the things that makes Sperss Barolo such an appealing wine. Sweet black cherry, lavender, spice and leather give this exceptionally translucent Barolo an impressive dimension. Serralunga's powerful tannins are present, but beautifully integrated into the wine's framework.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2022) 95/100
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Lots of aromas of rose petals, stems and sandalwood, as well as plums and berries. Medium-bodied, with a tight palate and very fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Linear and concentrated. Notes of nutmeg and pastry enhance the palate. Accessible now, but needs three or four years to open up. Try it after 2026.
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
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