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Barolo 1997 . Sperss, Gaja . owc. Bottle (6). ... (Total: 6 Btls. )
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Barolo 1997Sperss, Gaja
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Bottle (6)
Wines from the cellar of a SoCal gentleman. Most wines were purchased on release, some carefully selected through auctions, and all stored in the idyllic temperature and humidity at the famous Grotto in Pasadena.
"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." (99 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, June 2001)
“We caught the 1997s from Piedmont at the very summit of their beauty. Gaja's 1997 Sperss is a wine I have enjoyed often over the years, but this bottle was on another level entirely. The stars aligned as the room tasted this spectacular, utterly breathtaking wine. Words alone can't possibly convey the sheer beauty of the 1997 Sperss. Perfect. That's all I can really say.” (100 pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2012)
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Auction Info
2025 December 12 Fine & Rare Wine Signature® Auction - Beverly Hills #5577 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2025
12th
Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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