{"product_id":"langhe-sperss-gaja-1999","title":"Sperss Langhe Gaja 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1999 Sperss is a red wine produced by the renowned Gaja estate, located in the Langhe area of Piedmont, Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in Barbaresco, the family estate has a long history, with roots tracing back to Spanish immigrants in the seventeenth century. The winery truly transformed under the leadership of Angelo Gaja, who took over in 1961. He revolutionized Italian winemaking by introducing single-vineyard bottlings in 1967, making Barbaresco a cru-oriented appellation, and by adopting French barriques for maturation. Today, the estate is managed by his children, Gaia, Rossana, and Giovanni Gaja, representing Italian winemaking at its absolute highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Denominazione di Origine Controllata wine originates from Langhe, a broad and significant wine area situated around Alba. Langhe serves as an umbrella 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, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. Piedmont itself, literally meaning 'at the foot of the mountain', is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its passionate, family-driven estates with a profound focus on terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is crafted from Nebbiolo, an Italian top-tier grape variety renowned for producing elegant wines with substantial structure. Nebbiolo is deeply tied to the Piedmont region, particularly in the prestigious areas of Barolo and Barbaresco. Bottled at 14 percent alcohol by volume, this 1999 vintage reflects the historic dedication of the Gaja family, whose portfolio now spans 245 hectares across Italy, including 101 hectares dedicated to their Piedmontese origins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57580728516934,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1547_b450b36f-7447-427c-803b-157855b20d0b.jpg?v=1791799932","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/langhe-sperss-gaja-1999","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}