2257 Costa Russi Barbaresco DOCG, Gaja

Story of the wine: A “costa” is the side of a hill that faces the sun; “Russi” is the nickname of the former owners of this vineyard, which was then acquired in 1967 by Gaja family. Until 1995 Costa Russi carried the Barbaresco D.O.C.G. appellation. Beginning with the 1996 vintage, as with all of Gaja’s single-vineyard wines, it bears the Langhe Nebbiolo D.O.C. appellation. The only d. o. c. g. wine produced by Gaja is the family’s flagship Barbaresco. The Gaja single-vineyard philosophy remains the same as it has always been: to express the extraordinary quality potential of each vineyard site in order to produce wines of distinctive personality and unique, inimitable charac- ter. First vintage produced: 1978

Details: Grape(s): 95% Nebbiolo and 5% Barbera Area: The vineyard is just few steps below Sori’ Tildin in the village of Barbaresco and enjoys a southwestern exposure. Surface: 11 hectares. The soil is primarily marl, clay and limestone. Vinification: Fermentation and maceretion in stainless steel tanks for three weeks. Ageing: The wine is aged for twelve months in barriques, followed by an additional twelve months of aging in large oak casks. Pack size: 6x75cl

Descriptions for Wine List:

1) This wine shows elegance, ripe fruit and a velvety structure from an early age, with well-integrated aromas of blackberries, violets and roasted coffee beans. Full body with great concentration and purity.

2) Costa Russi is one of the red that best represents consistency, year after year, in Gaja’s portfolio. This wine shows elegance, ripe fruit and a velvety structure from an early age, with well-integrated aromas of blackberries, violets and roasted coffee beans. Full body with great concentration and purity.

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