Lot 132
GAJA BARBARESCO COSTA RUSSI 2007 (1) WA 98
GAJA BAROLO CONTEISA 2006 (1)
GAJA LANGHE NEBBIOLO SPERSS 2006 (1) WA 97
Lot 132 Details
GAJA BARBARESCO COSTA RUSSI 2007 (1)
Piedmont.
u. 1 cm. scuffed label.
The 2007 Langhe Costa Russi combines richness and focus to a degree that has seldom been seen here. This insanely beautiful wine boasts a breathtaking bouquet, explosive, generous fruit and an absolutely eternal finish. Layers of dark red fruit, minerals, flowers and spices saturate every corner of the palate as this mind-blowing Costa Russi struts its stuff. This is a towering effort from Angelo Gaja. The wine should be accessible fairly early and age for decades. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2037. February 2010 WA 98
GAJA BAROLO CONTEISA 2006 (1)
Piedmont.
u. bn.
GAJA LANGHE NEBBIOLO SPERSS 2006 (1)
Piedmont.
u. bn. marked label.
The first thing I noticed about the 2006 Langhe Sperss is the finish, which literally lasts an eternity. It, too, is more overtly structured, powerful and less fruit-forward than the 2007, but its focus and drive are commendable. The wine seems to hover on the palate with an ethereal expression of dark fruit, smoke, licorice, tar and menthol, all of which are backed up with substantial heft and sheer muscle. This is a marvelous effort from Gaja and will appeal most to readers with a preference for sturdy, age-worthy wines. Anticipated maturity: 2021-2041. February 2010 WA 97