Gaja

Costa Russi Langhe Nebbiolo

9.430 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bill Bender

Not quite what the '97 Gaja Langhe (wine of the Summer) was that I brought to Greg's in July, but as spot on as a Barbaresco can get. Last of the Gaja 97s :-/

Not quite what the '97 Gaja Langhe (wine of the Summer) was that I brought to Greg's in July, but as spot on as a Barbaresco can get. Last of the Gaja 97s :-/

Nov 30th, 2013
Jean-Philip Journeault

1997

Jul 17th, 2020
Justin Sun

Last sip through a filter was 9.9

Last sip through a filter was 9.9

Dec 14th, 2019
Jean-Francois Pelletier

Garnet body. Dried leaves, sage and dark fruit and leather nose. Soft and balanced body with hints of black pepper on the palate. Very long finish.

Garnet body. Dried leaves, sage and dark fruit and leather nose. Soft and balanced body with hints of black pepper on the palate. Very long finish.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Gilbert Van Hassel

Has not moved at all. Still full color, smooth but no bite.

Has not moved at all. Still full color, smooth but no bite.

Jul 15th, 2017
Gilbert Van Hassel

Unbelievable, 1997. Round, Nebbiolo at its very best

Unbelievable, 1997. Round, Nebbiolo at its very best

Apr 16th, 2017
Pooneet K

Tasted the 1978 Costa Russi next to the 1997. The 1997 could easily use a couple more decades - even with a longer decant, this didn't quite open up as much as I'd like. But very obviously an amazing wine. Actually doesn't give a ton on the nose, but this is deep and complex on the palate - and once again with great acidity and freshness. The tannins here are quite a bit more present, but still excellent.

Tasted the 1978 Costa Russi next to the 1997. The 1997 could easily use a couple more decades - even with a longer decant, this didn't quite open up as much as I'd like. But very obviously an amazing wine. Actually doesn't give a ton on the nose, but this is deep and complex on the palate - and once again with great acidity and freshness. The tannins here are quite a bit more present, but still excellent.

Feb 26th, 2017
Tim Riethmiller

Unreal.

Unreal.

Jul 1st, 2016
Gilbert Van Hassel

My last bottle, it was a glorious case. Wine still vibrant, color faded, very orange at the edges. Only tertiary tastes, outstanding

My last bottle, it was a glorious case. Wine still vibrant, color faded, very orange at the edges. Only tertiary tastes, outstanding

Mar 3rd, 2016
Lewis Chester

1997 vintage in magnum. Tar, roses, long. But lacking something - soul.

1997 vintage in magnum. Tar, roses, long. But lacking something - soul.

Dec 18th, 2014