PRESS: Wine Enthusiast - 97 points. "Intense scents of cherry, star anise and iris float out of the glass. It’s firmly structured and loaded with finesse, offering crushed raspberry, Marasca cherry, cinnamon and star anise framed fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity lends balance and energy."

Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, James Suckling - 94 points.

Producer: Gaja

Region/Appellation: Langhe 
Country Hierarchy: Piedmont, Italy

Grape/Blend: 95% Nebbiolo, 5% Barbera

Wine Style: Red - Savory and Classic

Alcohol Content: 14.5%

Winemaker Notes:

The Gaja Costa Russi displays dark ruby, almost purple color accompanied by a captivating and refined nose with well-integrated aromas of blackberries, violets and roasted coffee beans. Elegance and crystal purity characterize this extremely complex and densely woven wine with an aging potential of decades.