2022 Costa Russi
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The 2022 Barbaresco Costa Russi is a bomb. A burst of dark red/purplish fruit wrapped up by soft contours announces an important wine, one of the very finest of this challenging harvest. Lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and licorice add layers of nuance, but it is the wine's balance that stands out most. Exceptional.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The Gaja 2022 Barbaresco Costa Russi shows a pronounced floral element with violets and lilac that give this wine a special sense of finesse and grace. This is the fundamental character of Costa Russi (as compared to the mineral-driven Sorì Tildìn and the more powerful Sorì San Lorenzo), and it shines through even in a robust vintage such as this. The heat and the sunshine of 2022 has ripened aromas of blue currant and plum; however, the Costa Russi remains incredibly fine-tuned and delicate throughout.
The 2022 Barbaresco Costa Russi has a very even and well-integrated character. Pouring a bright red color, it’s layered with spice and fruit on the nose, revealing aromas of wild raspberries, sweet spices, hints of clove, incense, pressed flowers, and leather. Medium-bodied, it offers plushness with a seamless texture, good richness without weight, and a long finish. Drink 2026-2056.
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.