Sperss 2019 6x75cl

A wine with an appealing juiciness which embraces a polish, velvety and ethereal character. Delicate berry notes cede to red orange, anise and the Scorzone summer black truffle. The wine displays a vertical lift, austere tannins and a very long finish.

Vineyards

100% Nebbiolo from the Sperss vineyard in Serralunga

Vintage

Scarce snowfalls during the winter months were the precursor to a dry spell. January and February continued to be dry with average to low temperatures. These optimal conditions helped to protect against the onset of diseases. Abundant rainfall (200 mm) with average to low temperatures (15-17°C) occurred in April and May. At the end of June, the temperatures rose sharply (from 26 degrees to 41.5°C for about 3 days) and caused stress to the plants with signs of browning appearing on the leaves. From mid-July onwards, the first significant rains set in with 200 mm falling in Barbaresco. Temperatures settled at around 26-30° degrees for the rest of the summer. More rain fell resulting in a total of 800 mm from the beginning of the year to the end of August. The soil with a high water content plus the warm temperatures allowed the phenolic ripening to progress. We started the harvest in Barbaresco at the same time as the harvest in Barolo, but the harvest was shorter in Barolo, starting at the beginning of October and finishing on October 20.

Winemaking

Fermentation and maceration for around three weeks followed by ageing in oak for 24 months.

Enjoy with:

A simple grilled steak with herb butter