{"product_id":"langhe-gaja-1999","title":"Sperss Langhe Gaja 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 Sperss is a red wine produced by the renowned Gaja estate, located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in Barbaresco, the family's history in the area traces back to their immigration from Spain in the 17th century. The estate transformed into a global icon under the leadership of Angelo Gaja, who took over in 1961. He revolutionized Italian winemaking by introducing single-vineyard bottlings in 1967, bringing French barriques to the region for maturation, and planting international grape varieties. Today, the estate is managed by his children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni Gaja, and represents the absolute pinnacle of Italian winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Langhe area, a broad and highly significant wine district surrounding the town of Alba. Langhe serves as an umbrella appellation for several of Piedmont's most famous wines and is characterized by its dramatic, steep hills. During the autumn, these hills are frequently enveloped in a thick morning fog that protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. Piedmont, which literally translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is bordered by the Alps and is globally recognized for its passionate, family-driven wineries with a profound focus on how soil and microclimate affect the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), the 1998 Sperss is crafted from Nebbiolo, Italy's premier grape variety known for producing elegant wines with great structure. Nebbiolo is deeply tied to the Piedmont region, particularly in the prestigious areas of Barolo and Barbaresco. While Langhe produces a wide variety of styles using both local and international grapes, its serious Nebbiolo wines often provide a compelling expression of the local terroir. The Gaja estate cultivates 101 hectares across Piedmont, including prime vineyards in Serralunga, La Morra, Treiso, and Barbaresco, contributing to their extensive and highly respected portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57580592365894,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1545_200b687e-20e0-424d-a482-c76d17db6ee6.jpg?v=1791799281","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/langhe-gaja-1999","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}