"From Serralunga d'Alba, the Gaja 2018 Barolo Sperss is impossible to mistake for any other Barolo. The bouquet is firm and etched, with aromas of black fruits, pencil shavings, iron and red brick. But there's also a fragrant interlude of wild cherry, forest fruit 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 ageing potential and bottle evolution. 2025-2055" (Wine Advocate 2023)
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Eye
Intense, brilliant crimson colour
Nose
Deep and mineral, typical of the terroir, it develops powerful scents of black fruit, pencil lead and cedar bark, accentuated by subtle notes of small berries.
Mouth
Full-bodied, dense and complex, the tannins melt away but still remain firm, flawless structure with exemplary harmony, marvellous tension lingering right through to an interminable, silky finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2055
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with stuffed quail, truffled brie, roast duck...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
From Serralunga d'Alba, the Gaja 2018 Barolo Sperss is impossible to mistake for any other Barolo. The bouquet is firm and etched, with aromas of black fruits, pencil shavings, iron and red brick. But there's also a fragrant interlude of wild cherry, forest fruit 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 bottle. 2025-2055
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 17,5/20
About the wine:
Pale ruby. A richer raspberry nose than previous Barbarescos, with hints of cinnamon and impressive depth. Supple, pure raspberry on the palate, with a thick layer of coating tannins. Good length and freshness. Elegance is the order of the day. 20024-2036
Vinous
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The 2018 Barolo is a magnificent wine. The aromas alone are fascinating. Again, this is 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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Lots of rose petal, stem and sandalwood aromas, 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
Falstaff
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
Bright, brilliant ruby. Dense, compact nose, notes of ripe fruit, plum, rose petals and truffle with subtle smoky notes. The palate is impressive, with lots of tight, well entangled tannins, bite, the firm character of Serralunga wines, and earthy notes on the finish.
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