Sperss 2020 6x75cl

On the nose is intense and compact, opening slowly with peaty notes, hints of smoked meat, herbs, prune, sweet tobacco, and bitter cocoa.

Vineyards

The Sperss single vineyard has soil that is composed of compact clay and limestone.

Vintage

2020 has been characterized by an atypical distribution of rain; instead of being in winter and spring, the rainfall was concentrated in the summer months. Most of the winter rain fell in November (there was also an early snowfall on the 15th), helping to counteract the drought from December to March. Throughout winter, temperatures were mild, in particular in January 2020. The actual cold, with temperatures below freezing, arrived mid-March and lasted a month. However, no frost damage occurred. With the sole exceptions of a heat peak in late May, one in August, and one in mid- September, the period from May to early October was characterized by alternating warm days and thunderstorms followed by cooler days. Surprisingly, despite the frequent summer thunderstorms, none of our vineyards were damaged by hail for the first time in many years. Significant temperature variations, especially those of September and October, favored color, aromas, and the overall health of the grapes. Nebbiolo’s harvest started on September 18th and finished on October 8th with great satisfaction.

Winemaking

Fermentation, maceration and ageing in oak for 30 months.

Enjoy with:

A simple grilled steak with herb butter