GAJA
Sperss Barolo DOP
Sperss translates to “nostalgia” in local dialect. This was the first step outside Barbaresco for the Gaja family, and a project dear to Angelo Gaja and his father, Giovanni Gaja. Vineyard in Marenca-Rivette in Serralunga.
Vintage Factsheets
The Sperss vineyard is located in the Marenca-Rivette subarea, in the municipality of Serralunga. The land, arranged as an amphitheater on a surface of 30 acres, consists of very compact clayey-calcareous marls and has south and southwest exposure with an average altitude of 1,210 ft a.s.l. The vines are 50 years old on average.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Barolo DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Nebbiolo
- Aging
- 30 months in oak.
The deep and mineral notes typical of the Serralunga terroir combine with the excellent fruity elements: sour black cherry, truffle, rhubarb and licorice. The mouthfeel reveals an austere texture and a full body, dense and complex. It has an extraordinary bottle ageing potential.
Wine Enthusiast
98 Points
2020
"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."
— Jeff Porter, 2024
