"From Serralunga d'Alba, the 2018 Gaja Barolo Sperss is impossible to confuse with any other Barolo. The bouquet is firm and engraved, with aromas of black fruit, pencil shavings, iron, and red brick. But there is also a fragrant interlude of wild cherry, wild berries, and orange peel. The Barolo Conteisa is riper and silkier in this vintage, but the Sperss is more muscular, powerful, and structured. It promises longer aging potential and evolution in the bottle. 2025-2055" (Wine Advocate 2023)
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Eye
Intense, brilliant purple color
Nose
Deep and mineral, typical of the terroir, it develops powerful aromas of black fruits, pencil lead, and cedar bark, accentuated by subtle notes of wild berries.
Mouth
Full-bodied, dense and complex, the tannins melt but remain firm, with flawless structure and exemplary harmony, wonderful tension lingering into an endless, silky finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2055
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with stuffed quail, truffled brie, roast duck...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
From Serralunga d'Alba, the 2018 Gaja Barolo Sperss is impossible to confuse with any other Barolo. The bouquet is firm and engraved, with aromas of black fruit, pencil shavings, iron, and red brick. But there is also a fragrant interlude of wild cherry, wild berries, and orange peel. The Barolo Conteisa is riper and silkier in this vintage, but the Sperss is more muscular, powerful, and structured. It promises longer aging potential and evolution in the bottle. 2025-2055
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 17,5/20
About wine:
Pale ruby. A richer raspberry nose than previous Barbarescos, with notes of cinnamon and impressive depth. Supple and pure raspberry on the palate with a thick layer of enveloping tannins. Beautiful length and freshness. Elegance is the order of the day. 20024-2036
Vinous
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The 2018 Barolo is a magnificent wine. The aromas alone are fascinating. Once again, this is one of the things that makes Barolo Sperss such an appealing wine. Sweet black cherry, lavender, spices, and leather give this exceptionally translucent Barolo an impressive dimension. The powerful tannins of Serralunga are present, but they are beautifully integrated into the wine's structure.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About 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 extend throughout the wine. Linear and concentrated. Notes of nutmeg and pie crust enhance the palate. It is accessible now, but needs three or four years to open up. Try after 2026.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
Falstaff
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About wine:
Bright, brilliant ruby color. Dense, compact nose with notes of ripe fruit, plum, rose petals, and truffle, along with subtle smoky notes. The palate is impressive, with lots of tight, well-integrated tannins, bite, the firm character of Serralunga wines, and earthy notes on the finish.
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