Fine Wine

May 24June 01, 2021
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LOT 110

Lot 110

GAJA COSTA RUSSI 1997 (1) WA 96
GAJA SORI SAN LORENZO 1997 (1) WA 98
GAJA SORI TILDIN 1997 (1) WA 99
GAJA SPERSS 1997 (1)

GAJA COSTA RUSSI 1997 (1) WA 96
GAJA SORI SAN LORENZO 1997 (1) WA 98
GAJA SORI TILDIN 1997 (1) WA 99
GAJA SPERSS 1997 (1)
Lot 110 Details
GAJA COSTA RUSSI 1997 (1)

Piedmont.
u. 1 cm. scuffed label.

The opaque ruby/purple-colored 1997 Costa Russi (10,000 bottles produced) displays a striking bouquet of blackberry and cherry fruit intermixed with espresso and wood scents. Typically the most internationally-styled Gaja offering, the 1997 comes across as a Nebbiolo on steroids. Full-bodied, gorgeously pure and symmetrical, it should be at its best between 2002-2025. June 2001 WA 96

GAJA SORI SAN LORENZO 1997 (1)

Piedmonte.
u. 1 cm. scuffed label.

Profound, the 1997 Sori San Lorenzo is an elegant, nuanced, and complex Gaja offering. It exhibits a striking perfume of lead pencil, roasted nuts, black fruits, spice box, leather, cedar, and Chinese black tea. Forward yet enormously constituted and rich, with an ethereal elegance underpinning its personality, the Sori Lorenzo displays a classic combination of power and finesse. Sadly, there are only 10,000 bottles. As this wine sat in the glass, notes of Japanese soy sauce made an appearance. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2030. June 2001 WA 98

GAJA SORI TILDIN 1997 (1)

Piedmont.
u. 1 cm. scuffed & peeling label.

The awesome 1997 Sori Tilden (10,000 bottles produced) is a candidate for perfection. The saturated purple color is followed by a dense, full-bodied wine possessing extraordinary vibrancy for such a heavyweight, muscular Nebbiolo. It offers a super-sweet entry, a boatload of glycerin, and notes of earth, licorice, cedar, blackberry and cherry liqueur, and a touch of blueberries. Extremely full, gorgeously pure, with a seamless texture, this spectacular 1997 will enjoy three decades of cellaring. June 2001 WA 99

GAJA SPERSS 1997 (1)

Piedmont.
u. ts. scraped & peeling label. wine stained capsule.

4 bts.    per lot $2,000 - $2,200

Realised: $3,372
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 110
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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