Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 1997 Jeannie Cho Lee:
96 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 1997 on 01.12.2015 with 96 of 100 points.
"A beautiful Barolo with a nose filled with floral notes, espeically peony and roses. The palate offers sweet spices like cinnamon and dark berries with tannins that have been beautifully tamed and velvety. Extremely long finish."
yr. 1996 Jeannie Cho Lee:
93 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 1996 on 01.12.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
"An elegant Sperss that is ready to enjoy now, made in a lighter, leaner style. This vintage was tasted next to the 1997 and it was more closed, tightly wound with firm tannins and a leaner body. There are hints of herbs and dark berries, but these are less expressive compared with the 1997."
yr. 1990 Jeannie Cho Lee:
96 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 1990 on 01.07.2015 with 96 of 100 points.
"A youthful Sperss that is amazing given its 25 years of age. Focused black tea leaves, blackberry fruits and herbs. A lovely Sperss that has a long life ahead - it will age beautifully for a few more decades in the cellar. The vines are 50 years old."
yr. 1998 Jeannie Cho Lee:
94 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 1998 on 30.09.2013 with 94 of 100 points.
"Tasted blind, most people guessed this wine was less than 8 years old. Incredibly youthful and polished, Sperss is a modern Nebbiolo that has the traditional Barolo quality of being long-lived and quite tannic and closed even at 15 years of age. The wine is just beginning to open, offering blackberries, black truffle notes and hint of roses. An impressive, sophisticated wine. Tasted in: Singapore. Maturity: Drink."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 03.01.2018 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 12.07.2016 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 31.03.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
93 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.12.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 27.11.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 29.06.2015 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
97 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 28.02.2015 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Falstaff Magazin:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 21.11.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.07.2014 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 15.12.2013 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Falstaff Magazin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 22.11.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
96 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 01.11.2013 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 28.06.2013 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 28.02.2013 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Falstaff Magazin:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 22.11.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 1990 Huon Hooke:
95 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 1990 on 06.08.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 26.04.2012 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2001 on 26.04.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
96 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo, Piedmont, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 01.04.2012 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
99 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2020 with 99 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, intensives Granatrot. Beeindruckende Nase, geradezu klassisch, viel reife Frucht, Waldhimbeere, Zwetschke und Rosenblätter, dahinter schwarze Trüffel. Zeigt sich am Gaumen sehr geradlinig und geschliffen, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin in vielen Schichten, zeigt im vorderen Bereich feine Frucht, im Finale satter Tiefgang."
yr. 1999 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2020 with 98 of 100 points.
"Un' orchestra di sentori odorosi mostra pienezza e carattere vivo con note balsamiche a primo impatto. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con il primo sviluppo dei sentori terziari con carne arrostita, legna arsa, cenere ed incenso. Corpo pieno, tannini fini, soffici e di ampia e voluminosa impostazione ed un finale in progressione che conferma la piena vitalità di un vino che ha ancora tanto da dimostrare. Delizioso ora potrà affinare nelle migliori cantine ancora a lungo."
yr. 2015 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2020 with 98 of 100 points.
"Emozionante e ricco nel calice offre note mature e piene di prugne rosse, ribes, lamponi e zenzero fresco. Un tripudio di sentori odorosi in sottofondo confermano l'impostazione autoritaria di questo Barolo imperiale che si arricchisce di terra bagnata, muschio bianco e radice di liquirizia bagnata. Corpo pieno, tannini vellutati di scultorea qualità ed un finale pura espressione territoriale che mostra grinta e carattere. Delizioso sin da subito darà il meglio di se stesso dal 2021 in poi."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2019 with 96 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Zeigt kompakte Nase mit Noten nach Zwetschken und Himbeere, dahinter nach Trüffel. Stoffig und fest in Ansatz und Verlauf, viel griffiges Tannin, im Finale tiefgründig."
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2014 on 01.08.2018 with 95 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes Rubin mit aufhellendem Rand. Sehr intensive und klare Nase, satt nach Rosenblättern, Waldhimbeeren und Erdbeeren, dahinter feine Würze. Griffiges und dichtes Tannin, tiefgründig, viel saftige Frucht, nach Himbeeren, im Finale mit kernigem Druck."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2017 with 96 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, intensives Rubin-Granat, schimmert. Eröffnet mit rauchig-mineralischen Noten, etwas Anchovis, dann viel Zwetschge und Leder. Am Gaumen Berge von süßer Frucht, dabei aber nicht überreif, sondern frisch und klar, öffnet sich mit dichtmaschigem, festem Tannin, baut satten Druck auf, langer Nachhall."
yr. 1997 Falstaff:
99 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 1997 on 01.01.2017 with 99 of 100 points.
"Kräftiges Rubingranat, dunkler Kern, zarte Ockerreflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Klassische Barolo-Noten nach schwarzen Beeren, Trüffeln, getrocknete Kräuter, facettenreiche Aromatik. Stoffig und würzig, süße Textur, salzig-mineralisch, bleibt gut haften, dunkler Nougat im Nachhall, tolles Potenzial für viele weitere Jahre, einer der großen Gaja-Klassiker. - Peter Moser"
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2010 on 01.11.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatrand. Eröffnet in der Nase mit leicht rauchig-mineralischen Tönen, dann nach Zwetschgen, Kirschen und Leder, tiefgründig. Viel präsente, dunkle Frucht, nach Brombeere, Zwetschgen und Lakritze, dichtmaschiges Tannin, das sich satt aufbaut, salzig und lange."
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2009 on 01.11.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Sehr fein angelegte Nase, nach reifen Brombeeren, etwas Zimt, Zwetschken, satt. Straff und satt in Ansatz und Verlauf, baut sich enorm mächtig auf, knackiges, dichtmaschiges Tannin, wirkt im Moment noch etwas rau, sehr lange, aber einfach noch viel zu jung, für einige Jahre weglegen und vergessen."
yr. 2008 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2008 on 01.11.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, sattes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Eröffnet in der Nase mit betont rauchigen Noten, dahinter dann viel Waldhimbeere, etwas Leder, beeindruckend. Am Gaumen sehr viel dichtmaschiges Tannin, baut sich satt auf, viel reife, dunkle Frucht, im Finale fest und zupackend, mit geschmeidigem Kern."
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2007 on 01.11.2011 with 95 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, sattes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Tolle und einprägsame Nase, ungeheuer dicht, duftet nach Haselnüssen, Leder und reifen Waldhimbeeren. Trumpft am Gaumen toll auf, viel kompaktes, dichtmaschiges Tannin, ummantelt von süßem Schmelz, vielschichtig und dicht, baut sich lange auf, im Nachhall nach Zwetschgen und Lakritze."
yr. 2006 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2006 on 01.11.2010 with 96 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin. Vielschichtige und komplexe Nase, nach Lakritze und Nelken, dann viel Zwetschke und Brombeere. Vielschichtig am Gaumen, sehr satt und lang, zupackend, nach Himbeeren, im Finale leicht erdige Noten."
yr. 2003 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2003 on 01.07.2007 with 96 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubin; sehr tiefgründige, satte Nase, nach Lakritze, viel Himbeere, etwas Rumtopf, überaus klar; sehr viel sattes Tannin am Gaumen, griffig, baut sich sehr satt auf, salzig, sehr gute Länge, süßes Finale."
yr. 2001 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2001 on 01.11.2005 with 95 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, tiefes Rubingranat; sehr üppige, reichhaltige Nase, nach Zwetschken, etwas Zedernholz, Zimt, Brombeere satt; sehr dicht am Gaumen, enorm dichtmaschiges Tannin, süßer Kern, zieht sich ganz lange hin, schließt im Finale perfekt den Gaumen, im Nachhall viel Fruchtschmelz."
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2021 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
99 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2016 on 01.09.2020 with 99 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
100 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2016 on 01.07.2020 with 100 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2015 on 01.12.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2015 on 01.08.2019 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2014 on 01.02.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2014 on 01.11.2018 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2013 on 01.04.2018 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
18 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2009 on 01.12.2013 with 18 of 20 points.
"Gefällt bei aller Jugendlichkeit mit seiner Balance, wirkt kernig, rassig und hat doch grosse Fülle. Verführerisch fruchtiger Abgang auf Aromen von Waldbeeren und Lakritze."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
"Gaja's Sperss was once a Barolo but now occupies a category all its own as a Nebbiolo from the Langhe region?the producer famously declassified his top wines. This shows extreme elegance and sophistication with fine nuances of forest fruit, spice, dried tobacco, licorice and Spanish cedar. The finish is long, polished and bright. Drink after 2020."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
98 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2011 with 98 of 100 points.
"Sperss (the name is inspired by the local word for ?nostalgia?) is a vineyard located in the Barolo territory of Serralunga. Angelo Gaja addsBarbera to the wine for brightness and freshness but the overall ensemble shows so much more than that. It delivers sophisticated softness and a velvety texture that is backed by exotic spice and loads of wild berry and licorice. Add huge depth and intensity and you have the criteria for a cellar-worthy wine. Will be ready to drink after 2020."
yr. 1989 Vinum Wine Magazine:
20 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 1989 on 01.11.2010 with 20 of 20 points.
"VINUM 11/1993 - Noch als Barolo kam der Sperss in den 80er Jahren auf den Markt, erst in den 90er Jahren entschloss sich Angelo Gaja, ihn wie seine anderen Lagenweine zu einem Langhe Nebbiolo zu deklassieren. Als Einzellage stand der Sperss aber immer etwas im Schatten seiner Brüder, vor allem des Sorì San Lorenzo, dem bekanntesten Cru von Gaja. In manchen Jahrgängen, so eben 1989, zeigt der reinsortige Nebbiolo allerdings seine wahre und bis heute unterschätzte Grösse ? und das bis heute: Brillantes Rubin; in der Nase nach mehrstündiger Belüftung ein Potpourri an Aromen, die von Himbeere, Veilchen und reifer Pflaume über exotische Gewürze bis hin zu Schokoladenoten reichen; der Ansatz komplex, voll, mit viel Charakter und doch auch Finesse, die Säure in perfekter Balance mit dem exzellenten Tannin. Krönend der Ausklang mit betörender Frucht, gut eingebundenen Holznoten, vor allem aber enorm viel Schliff und Länge. In einer Blindverkostung würde man dem Wein gut zehn Jahre weniger geben!"
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Gaja Sperss Langhe - Barolo" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2009 with 94 of 100 points.
"Sperss is a vineyard located in the Serralunga area (Nebbiolo withBarbera) that delivers pristine aromas of wild berry, anise, sweet spice, licorice and Spanish cedar. Oak-driven notes of vanilla and leather softly shade the background and fuel a soft, supple mouthfeel. The wine is generous, polished, well integrated and will drink beautifully for decades to come."
