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Barolo DOCG Sperss Angelo Gaja 1994

Black fruitFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring

13.5%

0.75L

Intensity

A superb Barolo with aromas of rose, peony, black fruits and sweet spices and wonderfully velvety tannins. Produced by one of the greatest names in Italian viticulture.

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Quantity : 1 bottleObservations : 1 Slightly marked label, 1 NormalLevels : 1 Low neck, 1 NormalOrigin : private individualRecoverable VAT : noRegion : PiedmontAppellation : BaroloClassification : DOCGOwner : Angelo GajaRemark :
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Barolo DOCG Sperss Angelo Gaja 1994

The wine

An intense ruby red colour. The nose has pronounced notes and black fruits and white truffle. On the palate, it is full-bodied, opulent and complex. This excellent wine is produced by Angelo Gaja, a star in Piedmont. The vineyard is spread over 12 ha, with south-west facing vines at an altitude of 300m and soils of marl, clay and limestone. The wine is macerated then fermented for three weeks, before being raised for one year in oak barrels. It is then aged for a further 18 months in “botti grandi”, traditional, large oak barrels.

About the Producer Angelo Gaja

Angelo Gaja is probably one of the greatest names in Italian winemaking. Born in 1940, he took over the family vineyard in 1961 in the hilly Langhe region of the Piedmont which can trace its roots back to 1859. He now manages approximately 100 hectares of wines and does not buy in any grapes. Gaja was instrumental in raising the international profile of fine Piedmontese wines, notably Barbarescos and Barolos, with his distinctive use of new vinification techniques and ageing methods, at odds with regional practices at the time: choosing the best parcels, reducing yields, and using new French oak casks instead of Yugoslavian oak barrels. His best Barbaresco parcels now produce some of the finest wines in Italy (Sori Tildin, Sori San Lorenzo, and Costa Russi). He was also the first winegrower to plant Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, as well as Sauvignon Blanc instead of Nebbiolo, contrary to the advice of his peers.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity : 1 bottle

Levels : 1 Low neck, 1 NormalObservations : 1 Slightly marked label, 1 Normal

Origin : private individual

Recoverable VAT : no

Original wooden case / Original case : no

French customs seal : yes

Alcohol percentage : 13.5 %

Region : Italy - Piedmont

Appellation : Barolo

Classification : DOCG

Owner : Angelo Gaja

Vintage : 1994

Colour : red

Service temperature : 16°

Viticulture : conventional More information....

Size (in ha) : 12 hectares

Intensity : smooth

Leading aroma : black fruit

Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine

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Grape variety : Nebbiolo
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Barolo DOCG Sperss Angelo Gaja 1994

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