Community Tasting Notes 89

• astroman Likes this wine:

  May 24, 2023 - Impressions. Drank this side by side with the 2018 for comparison. This had a small percentage of Barbera added which seem to give it a lift compared to the 2018. Still primary red fruits and drinking nicely.

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• Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine:

  May 23, 2023 - At Vinexpo, great wine, red fruits, umami, rich & full bodied

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• Edeon Likes this wine: 97 points

  May 5, 2023 - Wonderfully balanced and complex wine. Earthy on the nose with dried herbs/spices and red fruit. Wonderful texture of rolling tannins, and straight square acid profile right down the center. Not bothered by the minerality like with the 2003. An occassionally wow wine, but could still carry on a conversation, unlike the 2006 Dal Forno. Comparable in greatness to that 1997 Sagrantino that I need to try again. Tannins still coating - easily another 20 years to go.

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• TooManyBottles19 Likes this wine: 95 points

  April 7, 2023 - Enjoyed at enoteca La Vite Turchese in Barolo on my last day of my stay in the village. The grapes for this wine come from the Marenca vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, a southern-facing amphitheater on rocky/mineral soil. It is one of the most desirable sources of nebbiolo for Barolo in the region (and therefore the world). Also, Gaja greatly reduced yield to boost quality. This wine after 22 years is still strong and vibrant, but the massive tannins associated with the best Serralunga d'Alba grapes have softened and while they are still there they are now like an oscar-nominated supporting actor(ess) that lets the other elements of the wine show their best.
  
  The color of the wine is optimal. Deep red with thin translucent boundary. No orange that would indicate excessive oxidation. This wine is still fully alive and on the way up. At least best I can see.
  
  Nose is nice burst of acidity and subtle fruit. Initial taste is complex mix of leather mushrooms dried leaves. I am not the best at singling out specific but they are there. Is there a small hint of dried pomegranate in there?
  
  The finish is clean without a big tannic residue. Which is remarkable considering where this wine probably started. Smooth.
  
  The cork did come apart on opening, but was otherwise clean and showed no signs of leakage. Decanted for one hour. Served with local charcuterie/proteins and cheeses including raw ground veal, which was delicious. Also, while enjoying I was looking at the south-facing cannubi vineyards north of Barolo. So that is all full disclosure, I am drinking the local kool aid big time.
  
  I'm calling it a 95 on a hard grading scale, as it drinks today. I'm trying to find flaws, can't find anything worth highlighting. Except I wish the bottle were bigger, I want more. Crazy thing is my take is this could easily go another 10 years and still be evolving. This has the chops.
  
  Ciao!

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• KenK Likes this wine: 93 points

  December 26, 2022 - Black cherry and graphite with some floral notes. Firm earthy black fruit character with good lift. Lively and bright with nice cherry flavors. Traditionally styled. A bit dry for me and a slight diminished finish, but quite good and enjoyed by others more than me.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2001
• Type Red
• Producer Gaja
• Varietal Nebbiolo
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Sperss
• Country Italy
• Region Piedmont
• SubRegion Langhe
• Appellation Langhe DOC
• UPC Code 086891072180

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• Pending Delivery 34 (2%)
• In Cellars 1,317 (63%)
• Consumed 733 (35%)

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