Gaja Costa Russi 1996 is an iconic Langhe Rosso from Piedmont, a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera. Intense garnet color, complex bouquet of red fruits, spices, and rose. Elegant, structured, with fine tannins and long persistence.
Italy - Piedmont Red Wine Nebbiolo (95%), Barbera (5%)
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Colour
Intense and brilliant garnet red.
Bouquet
Complex bouquet with hints of ripe red fruits, withered rose, sweet spices, and undergrowth.
Taste
Structured and elegant, with fine, well-integrated tannins, remarkable aromatic persistence and a long finish.
Alcohol content
14% vol.
Type of glass
Large Nebbiolo glass or Balon.
Pairings
Ideal with roasted or braised red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, and truffle dishes.
Refinement
Approx. 18-24 months in barrique, followed by further bottle aging.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, with long maceration on the skins.