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Sperss Gaja(2004)
- Winery:
- Gaja
- Varietal:
- Nebbiolo
- Region:
- Italy > Piedmont
- Type:
- Color:
- Red
- User Tags:
- fruity, tar, petroleum, smokey, black fruit, spicy, oak - heavy, licorice, wine cocktails, finish - long
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Source:
Zachy's
- "Gajas 2004 Langhe Sperss is an infant. Still incredibly primary, it exudes the essence of Serralunga black fruits, smoke and tar. The new oak is still very evident here and the wine seems to be at an awkward phase of its development. Still, it offers stunning concentration as well as length, with soft, caressing tannins that frame the fruit all the way to the long finish. This wine is in need of serious bottle age and may very well merit a higher score once it emerges...96." WA 12/07 "Delicate aromas of sandalwood, blackberry, licorice and cherry follow through to a full body, with read more...
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October 2008
- Aroma: The nose shows a dark, pure and very focused fruit with classic hints of tar, licorice and a touch of truffles. Taste: Sperss displays the austere character typical of Serralunga terroir: deep structure and lots of ripe tannins. Dense, massive yet seamless, this beautifully integrated wine possesses low acidity as well as a terrific finish.
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Source:
Zachy's
- "Gajas 2004 Langhe Sperss is an infant. Still incredibly primary, it exudes the essence of Serralunga black fruits, smoke and tar. The new oak is still very evident here and the wine seems to be at an awkward phase of its development. Still, it offers stunning concentration as well as length, with soft, caressing tannins that frame the fruit all the way to the long finish. This wine is in need of serious bottle age and may very well merit a higher score once it emerges...96." WA 12/07
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Spectator rating: 99
