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Though situated right alongside Sorì Tildìn in Roncagliette, Costa Russi—which was the third cru Barbaresco to take its place in the portfolio (1978) —inspires terms like accessible, overt, and generous. The 11-acre Costa Russi vineyard takes its name from the word “costa,” which is the side of a hill that faces the sun and “Russi,” the name of the vineyard’s former owners. Delicate, elegant, refined and pure, Costa Russi’s notes of violets and blackberries gain support from notes of licorice, smoke, and a strong streak of minerality. Great structure, awe-inspiring balance and an attenuated finish mark this exceptional wine that could only come from Angelo Gaja.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Piemonte
- Subregion: Barbaresco
- Vineyard: Costa Russi
While rooted in the tradition of the Langhe, Angelo Gaja recognizes the Nebbiolo grape’s inherent flexibility that allows it to bend to the market’s desire for both oak-driven and tannic styles. Gaja has enriched this foundation with an open-minded sensibility that marries traditional practices and technological innovation, thereby extending Piemonte’s international reach. Gaja’s wines are among the world’s most acclaimed and sought-after bottlings. Gaja’s wines appreciate, trading at premium prices and invariably elevating the price standard in Piemonte, where Gaja’s primary 250-acre estate is located in the Barbaresco and Barolo districts. Striking, profound and age-worthy, Gaja's wines display opulence and elegance. When collectors consider Italian wines for their cellar, Gaja is one of the first names they purchase, and for good reason. Gaja is the gold standard.
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