{"product_id":"gaja-barbaresco-costa-russi-2017-750ml","title":"Gaja - Barbaresco Costa Russi 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and floral on the nose, with hints of red fruit, violet, black cherry, and a salty touch that continues on the palate. In the mouth, it is juicy and delicate, with moderate volume. Of the three single vineyard Barbarescos, it is the most floral and delicate, with a citrus note on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Barbaresco Costa Russi is a jeweled ruby color and is bright with fresh herbs, mint, cherries, thyme, and freshly dried earth. It has good volume and ripe structure on the palate and is long and cooling, with a note of fresh lavender. It also has a great, mouthwatering mineral tone with a more linear feel, but it’s powerful at the same time, with the sanguine and ripe blood orange notes that are shared across the vintage. It needs time, but wow, is it worth snapping up!\u003cbr\u003e97James Suckling\u003cbr\u003eThis is so aromatic, with nutmeg, white pepper, matchstick, flint, bramble berries, blackberries and iodine. Medium-bodied with sleek and flexed tannins that give form and raciness. Spicy at the end. Shows excellent potential. Give this three to four years to open.\u003cbr\u003e97Vinous\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Barbaresco Costa Russi is dark, rich and texturally enveloping in the style of the best wines from this hillside side. Plush contours give the Costa Russi its feeling of total sensuality. Macerated dark cherry, spice, leather, licorice and dried flowers are all beautifully amplified in this gorgeous, resonant Barbaresco. This is a fabulous Costa Russi.\u003cbr\u003e97Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. Drink from 2026.\u003cbr\u003eCellar Selection\u003cbr\u003e96Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003eOf the three single-vineyard Barbarescos sampled, this bottle was poured first, denoting a lighter and more finessed style. The Gaja 2021 Barbaresco Costa Russi opens to roses, violets and tart berry fruit. \"The 2021 vintage shows the distinct character of each site,\" says Giovanni Gaja. In comparison, Sorì Tildìn has a more pronounced mineral vein because of magnesium-rich soils, and Sorì San Lorenzo has more structure. This wine focuses on those pretty aromas, and it shows depth and balance. The fine-grain tannins give the Costa Russi a charming and more accessible approach.\u003cbr\u003e95Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003eExpressive and elegant, this red features cherry, strawberry, rose and mineral aromas and flavors. Deftly balanced at this youthful stage, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity, this lingers with a complex mix of fruit and mineral elements, with a hint of eucalyptus. Best from 2027 through 2045.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975718244576,"sku":"104182","price":874.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/gaja-barbaresco-costa-russi_1_54b41cb3-9fc6-4085-a418-0a4eb45241d3.jpg?v=1701186866","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/gaja-barbaresco-costa-russi-2017-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}