Barbaresco “Costa Russi” DOP 2017

Angelo Gaja | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Gaja | Via Torino 36 | IT 12050 Barbaresco

05232617 · 0,75 l · 639,99 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping8 units available
Limitation of 3 articles per customer

A Barbaresco that speaks softly in the glass and lingers for a long time – costa Russi 2017 opens with a brilliant, almost violet ruby colour that immediately hints at depth and elegance. Named after a historic property name in the cru parcel, this wine exemplifies Gaja's visionary combination of tradition and innovation. The bouquet is characterised by remarkable clarity and finesse: ripe cherry, redcurrant and delicate floral notes interweave with underlying spice, slightly smoky notes and an elegant layer of aniseed – a balance of precision and expression. The palate is initially velvety and supple, then unfolds with a fine structure, carried by vital acidity and finely balanced tannins. The wine remains focussed and long, with a mineral pulse and restrained power that respects its origins and keeps it alive.

Others describe this Costa Russi 2017 as rich and dense – yet with a polished structure and fine texture. It shows that a Nebbiolo does not have to tip over into opulence in warm vintages, but can remain perfectly balanced within the right framework. This wine speaks in transitions, remains present but not loud – a typical Angelo Gaja that carries a sustainable attitude without being immediately persuasive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby garnet colour. Fragrant and engaging nose, notes of blood orange, fresh raspberry and rose petals. Juicy and full-bodied on the palate, expands richly, then opens up with plenty of grippy tannins, lots of pressure on the final, but also still slightly drying." Falstaff

"The Barbaresco Costa Russi 2017 is magnificent. Dark, layered and wonderfully inviting, the Costa Russi expresses the restrained style of the vintage yet has terrific depth. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, leather and star anise develop as this lush, classically medium-bodied Barbaresco shows all its pedigree. The 2017 is a lighter Costa Russi, of that there is no doubt, but it is also the most complete of the three single-vineyard Barbarescos." Vinous

"A pretty red wine with aromas and flavours of ripe cherries, strawberries and flowers. It is full-bodied and very dense with a creamy, polished palate that lingers for minutes. Very fine and polished tannins. Give this wine two or three years to develop." James Suckling