Barolo Sperss Gaja 2021 (750ML)

98+ Points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate: “With fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, the Gaja 2021 Barolo Sperss is marked by a distinctive ferrous note of rusty nail or soft earth that frames a core of dark fruit. The wine is exceptionally balanced and beautiful with depth and a high level of fruit purity. Unlike the Conteisa, which ends with a sweeter floral note, this wine is decidedly salty and stony on the finish, giving it a harder edge in terms of structure…” 06/19/25

97 Points, James Suckling: "An austere, restrained wine with aromas of graphite, red currants, strawberries, red cherries and blood oranges. Full-bodied, it shows youthful character, citrus and toast flavors, crisp acidity and firm, dusty yet fine-grained tannins. Austere finish, but in a positive way. Best after 2026..." 04/25

99 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "From the Marenca and Rivette sites in Serralunga, the gorgeous 2021 Sperss has great structure, precision and finesse, delivering aromas and flavors of succulent raspberry, star anise, camphor and forest floor. A backbone of firm but refined tannins shows its Serralunga roots while fresh acidity keeps it vibrant and bestows great energy and longevity. Drink 2031–2046. Abv: 14.5%" 04/25

97 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator HOT WINE: "Enticing red fruit flavors of cherry, strawberry and rose are the highlights, shaded by iron, mint and tobacco notes. This red is taut, with terrific harmony and a lingering, chalky finish. Everything is in the right place; this just needs time. Best from 2029 through 2050..." 08/25

100 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: “The 2021 Barolo Sperss is a jeweled ruby color and has a beguiling matched balance of power and finesse. Seamless from start to finish, it offers notes of black raspberries, sweet flowers, fresh herbs, and apricot. It’s saturating with a medium-bodied richness that expands through the palate, with refined, polished tannins, even acidity, and a profound length on the finish. It’s a harmonious and resonating wine with a lot to enjoy over the next several decades…” 05/01/25