Fine Wine

May 25June 02, 2020
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LOT 272

Lot 272

ANGELO GAJA SPERSS 1996 (1) WA (94-96)
ANGELO GAJA SPERSS 1997 (1) WS 94 WA 99
TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 1996 (1)

ANGELO GAJA SPERSS 1996 (1) WA (94-96)
ANGELO GAJA SPERSS 1997 (1) WS 94 WA 99
TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 1996 (1)
Lot 272 Details
ANGELO GAJA SPERSS 1996 (1)

Piedmont.
u. vts. scraped label

The spectacular 1996 Barolo Sperss boasts an opaque ruby/purple color in addition to enormously ripe black cherries, tar, flowers, and white truffles. Extremely full-bodied, with compelling intensity and purity, this is a large-scaled, massive Barolo with plenty of tannin, and 2-3 decades of ageability. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030. August 1999 WA (94-96)

ANGELO GAJA SPERSS 1997 (1)

Piedmont.
u. vts. scraped label

A virtually perfect effort is the 1997 Sperss (30,000 bottles), which represents the essence of truffles, earth, and black cherries in its striking aromatics and multidimensional, opulent, full-bodied palate. The acidity seems low because of the huge glycerin levels and prodigious concentration of fruit, but I suspect it is normal in the scheme of oenological measurement. This profound wine requires 3-4 years of cellaring, and should age well for 30-35 years. WS 94 WA 99

TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA MASSETO TOSCANA IGT 1996 (1)

Tuscany.
u. vts.

3 bts.    per lot $1,500 - $1,700

Realised: $2,064
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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LOT 272
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