Barbaresco “Costa Russi” DOP 2021

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

05232621 · 0,75 l · 985,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
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The high density of the vines, planted in a south-facing amphitheatre, ensured perfect ripening in 2021. Costa Russi is full-bodied and fleshy and has a deep red colour. Beautiful scents of peony and lilies, followed by exquisite blackberry fruit combined with raspberry coulis and a hint of pepper. The fruit is slightly darker than the other Barbaresco wines from Gaja with a hint of spice and pungency. Excellent expression, vibrancy, freshness and charm. The tannins are deceptively soft and generous, this wine is wonderful now but will be even better in a decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Costa Russi is a single vineyard at the end of a hill in the south-west of Barbaresco. On the nose, it has wonderful floral notes, tar, bright red cherries, fresh plums and wild strawberries as well as a touch of flint. Highly elegant on the palate with fine tannins, still incredibly youthful, deeply layered and mineral, interspersed with wonderful red berry fruits such as wild raspberries and herbal notes." Weinwisser

"Bright, powerful ruby-garnet colour. Very precise and clear nose of ripe dark wild raspberries, juicy, fresh plums, some black truffles. Radiant on the palate, shows lots of compact red fruit, then opens up with pithy tannins in many layers, savoury final." Falstaff

"Expressive and elegant, this red wine displays aromas and flavours of cherries, strawberries, roses and minerals. At this youthful stage, it is skilfully balanced, with refined tannins and lively acidity that lingers with a complex blend of fruit and mineral elements and a hint of eucalyptus." Wine Spectator

"The Gaja 2021 Barbaresco Costa Russi opens with roses, violets and tart berry fruit. This wine focuses on these beautiful flavours and shows depth and balance. The fine-grained tannins give the Costa Russi a charming and accessible approach." Wine Advocate

"This wine is very aromatic, with nutmeg, white pepper, matchsticks, flint, blackberries, brambles and iodine. Medium-bodied with supple and elastic tannins that give it shape and race. Spicy on the finish. Shows excellent potential. Give this wine three to four years to open up." James Suckling

"The nose is filled with dark fruits, particularly black cherry, intertwined with layers of fresh and compote blueberries, accompanied by a medley of savory spices. Dried roses and mountain herbs give lift and contrast on the nose. Bursty with a viciousness, crushed tart red fruits enliven the palate, while the wine's rich and giving nature is balanced by a regal tannic structure. Savory note emerge on the finish as the classic Nebbiolo lift keeps the palate refreshed and primed." Wine Enthusiast

"The Barbaresco Costa Russi 2021 is dark, rich and enveloping in the style of the best wines from this hillside vineyard. Plush contours give the Costa Russi a feeling of total sensuality. Preserved dark cherries, spice, leather, liquorice and dried flowers come through beautifully in this gorgeous, resonant Barbaresco. This is a fabulous Costa Russi." Vinous