June 24, 2011

Gaja Sperss 2004

The name Sperss means “nostalgia” in the local dialect and refers to a particular vineyard in the Marenca-Rivetta site in Serralunga, where the Gaja family had purchased grapes until 1961. Exhibiting a deep, rich red color, Sperss is a huge wine that displays classic Barolo characteristics—ripe, expansive red and dark fruit; truffles; minerals and spice; and streaks of tar. It explodes with flavor and achieves uncommon complexity and stature, with a full body, firm tannins, and the stern demeanor characteristic of Serralunga wines.

HK$2,328.00

Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric 2004

Carobric, which debuted in the 1996 vintage, is a multivineyard production that represents a selection of grapes from each of Scavino's esteemed crus--Rocche di Castiglione, Cannubi, and Bric del Fiasc. In its early period, it is generally somewhat reticent on the nose, yet more demonstrative on the palate. In '04, it takes the most classic line of the Scavino Barolos, serving as the foil of Bricco Ambrogio and projecting a rare sense of proportion--and perhaps celebrating the estate's recovery of tradition.

HK$1,330.00

Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Soprana 2004

Aldo Conterno is known as the “King of Barolo” in Italy. Aldo's Barolos are situated somewhere in between modern and traditional, however, Aldo does not use small barriques. His wines tend to be more fruit driven and approachable then those of his brother Giacomo, who has taken the more traditional route.

HK$698.00

Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Vigna Romirasco 2004

While Aldo Conterno only produces the Romirasco Barolo in vintages were he doesn't feel the conditions are ideal enough for his famed Granbussia, this Barolo is still one of incredible appeal and structure. This dark colored wine has a traditional nose of flowers, earth, tar and smoke, followed by a medium-bodied palate of smooth, mouth filling tannins and acidity.

HK$1,338.00

Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Vigna Romirasco 2004

This esteemed cru became the primary constituent of Granbussia (70 percent) beginning with the 1982 vintage. The change was a significant one, as Romirasco is essentially a theoretical blend of Cicala and Colonnello, combining the distinctive soil types that constitute the hallmark of each site. In 2004, the estate vinified a cru expression of Romirasco, as hail precluded the production of Granbussia. This debut effort so impressed the estate that it has decided to reduce the production of Granbussia in order to make Romirasco a regular portfolio member.

HK$2,998.00

Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2004

Sandrone showcases his astute grasp of Nebbiolo through an esteemed cuvée Barolo, Le Vigne, a veritable benchmark in its own right. Le Vigne is made from the Ceretta, Vignane, Merli and Conterni vineyards. Its conception is intimately connected to the philosophy and principles informing a blend's composition; each of the vineyard's subplots is harvested and vinified separately, and then this protocol is followed by an individual aging period of one year.

HK$3,258.00

La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2004

Known for their mastery of Piemonte's grapes, La Spinetta doesn't disappoint with their Barolo Campe. As a complex wine, La Spinetta's Barolo Campe will intrigue the most curious of wine drinkers. Scents of dark fruits, cedar and spice are followed by a persistent, mouth fililng body of black and red fruits.

HK$1,360.00

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