Gaja - Costa Russi Barbaresco 2015
Wine Enthusiast: 99 Points
Rose, violet, red-berry and baking-spice aromas mingle with a whiff of menthol on this compelling gorgeous red. The vibrant full-bodied palate is all about flair and finesse, delivering crushed raspberry, Marasca cherry, licorice and a hint of tobacco framed in taut fine-grained tannins. Young and intense, it will be ideal after a few more years of aging but will continue to develop for decades.
James Suckling: 97 Points
Wow. Such depth in the nose of strawberries, flowers and hints of raw meat. Crushed stones, too. Full body, fine and dusty tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Shows structure and finesse.
Decanter: 96 Points
From a cooler, hillside site to the southeast of the appellation with heavier clay and limestone soils. This expresses a cooler style of Nebbiolo, leaning towards a Pinot Noir flavour profile. It has a floral character with a gorgeous perfume of citrus notes and raspberries. Pure red berry sweetness with succulent, juicy acidity and racy tannins. Stunningly elegant, this is delicious and desirable now. Wonderful to drink or keep. Aged in 30% new oak.
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Earthy base notes are the hallmarks of this rich, muscular red. Plum, cherry, spice, tobacco and mineral flavors mingle, and the refined tannins provide lift on the long aftertaste.
