Barolo “Sperss” DOCG 2020 · MAGNUM in OWC

Angelo Gaja | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Gaja | Via Torino 36 | IT 12050 Barbaresco

05234720 · 1,5 l · 932,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available

The Barolo Sperss 2020 shows the power, determination and strength you would expect from Serralunga d'Alba. Dark cherry fruit with cassis and wild plum, rounded off with floral aromas reminiscent of red roses rather than violets or blue flowers. On the palate, it is a big wine with lots of compact, dense tannins, enveloped in sweet enamel, multi-layered and dense, with a long finish. Plums and liquorice on the finish with a delicate, mineral vein of iron, as we know it from the Sperss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich ruby red with a fine garnet-red shimmer. Finely characterised nose with a fresh fruit component, of cranberries and crisp cherries, some cardamom. The palate is characterised by strong, full-bodied tannins, a dark fruit component, full-bodied and salty on the finish." Falstaff

"The Sperss comes from the Marenca and Rivette MGAs, both in the heart of Serralunga. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and ageing takes place in barriques and large oak barrels. The 2020 presents floral and restrained aromas of wild strawberries with mineral notes of tobacco and graphite. The tannins are dense, firm but ripe and interspersed with orange peel on the refreshing finish." Decanter

"The reduced aromas are earthy, with hints of cherry and raspberry. The flavours are fresh and lively, with fine precision and a tight structure that highlights the notes of cherry, raspberry, iron, tobacco and undergrowth. The excellent length of the mineral finish hints at the future potential of this wine." Wine Spectator

"Very spicy with deep, dark earth and forest flavours of black truffles, bark, mushrooms, liquorice and iodine. Full-bodied and very restrained, with a linear and racy palate that lingers for minutes. The gunpowder emphasises the character of the dark fruits and the forest floor. Structured. Try it after 2028." James Suckling

"The Gaja 2020 Barolo Sperss shows the power and contour typical of Serralunga d'Alba and is a wine with more vigour and intensity. Nevertheless, its power remains elegantly in harmony with the character of the vintage. It offers a complete picture of its territory with rusty iron notes, orange peel, dark fruit and liquorice. There is an entertaining note of dark Amarena cherry on the finish. This hint of sweetness combines with elegantly chalky tannins." Wine Advocate

"Forward and lifted, this Barolo boasts blackberries, plums, thyme, rosemary, clove, and allspice. Elegant yet powerful, the lush palate is dominated by juicy blackberries and cherries, while savory earth notes emerge on the lengthy finish, supported by ultra-fine tannins. A mouth-filling and substantial wine with captivating depth." Wine Enthusiast