Grappa Sperss
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-quality distilled spirit, this grappa does not mature or deteriorate in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate with high cocoa content, traditional Italian almond biscotti, and aged, rich cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Gaja's Grappa Sperss is a masterfully crafted Italian distillate that carries the soul of Piedmont's legendary Langhe hills. The name 'Sperss' translates to 'nostalgia' in the local Piedmontese dialect, a poignant nod to Angelo Gaja's long-held dream of reclaiming his family's historical connection to the prized vineyards of Serralunga d'Alba, which they finally acquired in 1988. This grappa is distilled from the fresh, moisture-rich pomace of Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the iconic Sperss vineyard. Distilled using traditional copper alembic stills to preserve the delicate, volatile aromatics of the Nebbiolo grape, the spirit is then carefully aged in oak casks. This aging process imparts a beautiful amber hue and weaves complex layers of dried fruits, warm spices, hazelnut, and subtle vanilla into the robust, structured, and deeply expressive character of the Nebbiolo pomace.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in the village of Barbaresco, Piedmont, Gaja has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated and visionary wine estates. The house was catapulted to international acclaim under the transformative stewardship of Angelo Gaja, who revolutionized Italian viticulture by pioneering green harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentations, French barrique aging, and single-vineyard bottlings. Today, alongside legendary Nebbiolo expressions such as Barbaresco, Sorì San Lorenzo, and Sperss, the family crafts benchmark whites like Gaia & Rey, fine grappas, and acclaimed wines from their Tuscan estates in Bolgheri and Montalcino. Uncompromising in quality and innovation while deeply rooted in their heritage, the Gaja family produces intensely expressive, structured, and age-worthy masterpieces that define modern Italian fine wine.