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Costa Russi Barbaresco DOP
The word Costa indicates the side of a hill, while Russi was the nickname of the old sharecropper who worked in the vineyard.
Vintage Factsheets
The Costa Russi vineyard is situated in the municipality of Barbaresco, at the foot of a hill where, a little above, there is Sorì Tildìn. The land, facing southwest, consists of clayeycalcareous marls and covers a surface of 4.35 hectares, with an average altitude of 230 m above sea level.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Barbaresco DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Nebbiolo
- Aging
- Fermentation, maceration and aging in oak for 24 months.
- Alcohol
- 14%
In the Costa Russi, there is an abundance of strawberries, and plums, all showing in a very pronounced way. As the wine opens, there are broader notes of raspberry, red currant, pepper, verbena, elderflower, and marzipan. The palate starts with a hint of sweetness with a round mouthfeel. The finish is elegant.
Wine Enthusiast
97 Points
2021
"The nose is filled with dark fruits, particularly black cherry, intertwined with layers of fresh and compote blueberries, accompanied by a medley of savory spices. Dried roses and mountain herbs give lift and contrast on the nose. Bursty with a viciousness, crushed tart red fruits enliven the palate, while the wine's rich and giving nature is balanced by a regal tannic structure. Savory note emerge on the finish as the classic Nebbiolo lift keeps the palate refreshed and primed."
— Jeff Porter, 2024
