2003 Gaja Langhe Nebbiolo Sperss

Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 93.9 points

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  4/13/2023 - Dalex wrote:

  Gaja Dinner with Yarom and the gang at Locanda Veneta on April 13th
  Asphalte on the nose, some violets, very long finish

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  8/14/2022 - Edeon Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Bit hard to follow a Super Tuscan, but I see the appeal. Ultimately was bothered a bit by the minerality, which seems to overwhelm a bit.

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  6/10/2022 - CranBurgundy Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Decanted for 2 hours in the fridge, then filtered for sediment, then returned to the bottle for 2 hours before reopening at dinner. Served near cellar temperature at first, which led to the cinnamon/ginger-ish spice being very prominent. As it warmed, the spice subsided to a supporting role, and once at room temperature the slightly tart chokeberry/dark plum fruit really came out. Medium+ acidity with very fine tannin. My wife had rack of lamb - an EXCELLENT pairing that subtly improved her dish. I'd say this is entering a perfect drinking window now with proper preparation ahead of meal time.

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  9/15/2021 - lfcooper Likes this wine: 94 Points

  A muted red, not yet tending towards brick orange. Aromas of eucalyptus and mint, rosemary, muted fruits, a bit of wood smoke. Initial impression with a clear palate was somewhat high acidity (curious for a 19 yo wine). After a bit of cheese and cracker, much better expression. More balanced and better able to appreciate the wine as a whole.

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  7/12/2021 - ovenmitt wrote: 95 Points

  Drank with Pat and Jennifer in Taos… very well balanced. Notes much the same as other bottles. Does not show heat of vintage. Classic Barolo… licorice, tar, roses. Red cherries, with small menthol or eucalyptus note on the finish…. Bottle in a very good place but will hold for another 5-10 IMO.

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