"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..."(99pts RP)

Vintage 1997, Nebbiolo Langhe, Sperss, Gaja, 2 into neck, 1lbsl, 1lwasl, 1snl (2 750 ml)