Gaja Langhe Sperss 2001 750ml

Angelo Gajas father bought grapes for his Barolo from this Serralunga vineyard until 1961 when the Gaja family decided to produce wines only from estate-owned vineyards It was with great pride and a bit of emotion that Gaja resumed producing Barolo when they acquired this vineyard in 1988 Reflecting the decades-long wait, the wine was named Sperss, Piedmontese for nostalgia More muscular than the Conteisa, the dark and brooding 2001 Sperss displays much Serralunga character in its complex nose of tar, licorice, underbrush and new oak Superbly well-balanced, it offers tremendous length and purity in its sweet dark fruit, plum, prune and cassis flavors, closing with a very long, fresh finish Anticipated maturity: 2011- 2031Superclean, with raspberry, plum and cedar aromas and flavors Just a hint of vanilla Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish Very fine indeed Stylish Best after 2008 2,800 cases made -JS Wine ITALIAN STILL WINE