Costa Russi Gaja Magnum 2006

Costa Russi Gaja Magnum 2006

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  • Vinous rating 93
  • Robert Parker rating 92
Costa Russi Gaja Magnum 2006
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HED20400

150 cl

14.5%
£670.00
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Costa Russi Gaja 2006 is a fine expression of single-vineyard Nebbiolo from the Gaja estate from Barbaresco. The name Costa Russi refers to the hillside where the vineyards are situated, notable for its unique microclimate. Angelo Gaja, the current custodian of the estate, has been instrumental in modernising wine production in Italy while maintaining its heritage. This wine showcases aromas of dark fruits and subtle floral notes, alongside tannins that indicate long ageing potential.
93 Vinous
Good full red. Reticent strawberry and plum aromas are complicated by a medicinal component. Rounder and sweeter than the normale, but also showing excellent inner-mouth lift for all its fullness. This very broad, fine-grained wine finishes with a juicy quality and excellent structure. In spite of its firm tannins, this makes the young '07 come off as a bit drier by comparison.Stephen Tanzer1st November 2009
92 Robert Parker
The 2006 Langhe Costa Russi is a bit reticent at first, and two of the three bottles I tasted showed elements of reduction that eventually blew off. A gorgeous center of soft perfumed fruit lies behind the slightly unfocused bouquet. The wine reveals notable clarity and detail once it opens up in the glass, with dark cherries, flowers and minerals that linger on the finish. Anticipated maturity. 2016-2031. Angelo Gaja`s 2006s from Barbaresco are lovely, although they require a bit of aeration to find their focus. Tthe 2006 Barbaresco in particular is quite an achievement in this challenging vintage. As always Gaja blends in a small percentage of Barbera for his single-vineyard Langhe wines. - Antonio Galloni

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The Gaja Winery was founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja and has been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family. One of Italy’s most renowned and dynamic wineries, Gaja first established its world-class reputation with the powerful reds it produced in the region of Piemonte in Northwestern Italy.

A key figure was Angelo Gaja, who took over the running of the estate in 1970 and sought to showcase the best that the Nebbiolo grape could produce with stellar Barolo and Barbaresco wines. The estate produces unique white wines too, such as the marvellous single varietal Sauvignon Blanc, Alteni di Brassica.

Gaja is also a leading name in Tuscany, having diversified into the production of Brunello and Super Tuscan wines. The Gaja family have owned the Pieve Santa Restituta estate since 1994 from which they produce two single-vineyard Brunello di Montalcino wines, Rennina and Sugarille. In 1996, Angelo Gaja purchased the Ca’Marcanda estate in Bolgheri.

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