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Gaja Barbaresco Costa Russi 2021

$72500

From the producer who dragged Piedmont into the modern era. Angelo Gaja (born 1940) took over from his father in 1970 and revolutionized Italian winemaking—introducing single-vineyard bottlings, French oak, and premium pricing to a region that had been selling Barolo by the demijohn. Costa Russi is a 4.35-hectare southwest-facing vineyard on clayey-calcareous marl at 230 meters elevation. The 2021 Piedmont vintage—described as outstanding to potentially profound—produced wines of exceptional fragrance and elegance. Now run by daughters Gaia and Rossana and son Giovanni.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"The 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." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

96 points

"Of 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." —Monica Larner

Kerin O'Keefe

98 points

"Enticingly fragrant, the captivating 2021 Costa Russi has beautiful aromas of rose, violet, wild berry and crushed Alpine herb. Elegantly structured, the enticing, vibrant palate boasts succulent red berry, blood orange, white pepper, cake spice and mint alongside taut, polished tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced and energized. An absolute stunner." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Gaja

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Elegant

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised rabbit, truffle pasta, or aged Toma cheese.

Tasting Profile

Rose, violet, and wild berry. Crushed herbs and blood orange. Elegantly structured with polished tannins. Full body, bright acidity. Long finish.