Gaja Costa Russi 1981 is a Barbaresco DOCG from Piedmont, Italy, primarily Nebbiolo. Intense ruby red with garnet reflections, it offers a complex bouquet of red fruits, spices, and truffle. On the palate, it's full-bodied, elegant, with structured tannins and a long, savory finish. A vintage classic of great value.
Italy - Piedmont Barbaresco DOCG Nebbiolo, small percentage of Barbera
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Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections
Bouquet
Complex, red fruits, floral, spices, leather, tar, truffle
Taste
Full-bodied, elegant, structured tannins, long finish, savory
Alcohol content
Approx. 13.5% - 14% Vol.
Type of glass
Large red wine glass, Burgundy or Barolo type
Pairings
Red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes
Refinement
Long aging in barriques and large oak barrels, followed by bottle aging
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel, prolonged maceration, malolactic
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