Gaja Costa Russi 2016 Barbaresco DOCG 100% Nebbiolo 0.75L

Gaja Costa Russi 2016 - Barbaresco's Feminine Elegance

Gaja Costa Russi 2016 is one of Italy's most iconic and prestigious wines, produced by the legendary Gaja winery in Piedmont. This Barbaresco comes from the historic Costa Russi cru, made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes.

Gaja - A Global Legend

Gaja is one of the world's most prestigious and iconic wineries, founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja. Under the visionary leadership of Angelo Gaja, the winery revolutionized Piedmontese enology, elevating Barbaresco and Barolo wines to levels of global excellence. Angelo Gaja is considered one of the most influential winemakers of the 20th century.

Costa Russi Cru - Feminine Elegance

The Costa Russi vineyard is one of Gaja's three historic crus in Barbaresco, along with Sori Tildin and San Lorenzo. This unique cru, with a southeast exposure and calcareous soils, produces Barbarescos of great elegance, finesse, and perfume. Costa Russi is known for its feminine elegance and intense floral aromas.

Elegant Sensory Profile

It presents elegant and perfumed aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, roses, violets, oriental spices, intense floral notes, and mineral touches. On the palate, it is of supreme elegance, with silky and refined tannins, perfectly integrated vibrant acidity, and an extraordinarily long and persistent finish. A Barbaresco that expresses the feminine elegance of the Costa Russi cru.

Innovation and Tradition

Angelo Gaja was a pioneer in introducing French oak barriques for aging Piedmontese wines, revolutionizing the region's enology. Gaja combines innovation with deep respect for tradition and terroir.

2016 Vintage - A Quality Year

The 2016 vintage in Piedmont was a vintage of excellent quality, characterized by balanced climatic conditions that allowed for optimal ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes, resulting in wines of great elegance and structure.

Collector's Wine

Gaja Costa Russi is a collector's wine extremely sought after by connoisseurs worldwide. It is a wine for special occasions that represents the best of Piedmont.

Food Pairing

Ideal for accompanying roasted red meats, vitello tonnato, game birds such as pheasant, risotto with porcini mushrooms, white truffles from Alba, and medium-aged cheeses such as Fontina or Taleggio.

Aging Potential

This Barbaresco has enormous aging potential, capable of evolving magnificently for 20-30 years or more under proper storage conditions.

Volume: 750ml | Region: Barbaresco, Piedmont | Country: Italy | Grape: 100% Nebbiolo | Cru: Costa Russi