ANGELO GAJA COSTA RUSSI (BARBARESCO) 2017 Bottle:1 The finish is elegant with

The finish is elegant with a lovely almond whiffle

Winemaking : Traditional

I would look for more refinement once this grand cru is in bottle

the Mourvedre is responsible for the earthy notes and then the wine finishes with spicy Grenache which seems to express black and/or white pepper notes and followed by the super dark and dense Petite Sirah which adds depth

ANGELO GAJA COSTA RUSSI (BARBARESCO) 2017 Bottle:1 The finish is elegant withDark ruby purple. Beautifully elegant aroma's of violets, red fruits, citrusy notes and spicy plum rise from the glass. The wine has a very clear fruit expression, opening on the palate with red orange, plum and a hint of licorice. The balance between aroma and flavor is striking. Costa Russi, of the three single vineyards, seems to be the least structured, yet it has remarkable texture, mouth filling fruit, monumental length and impresses with it's