Costa Russi 2009 Gaja

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The overt fruit and depth typical of Costa Russi comes through in spades in the 2009. Plums, black cherries, chocolate and new leather form the core of this round, expressive Costa Russi. As beautiful as this is, the 2009 remains deeply marked by the vintage. There is plenty of beauty and richness in the glass, but not quite the sheer visceral thrill of the very best Costa Russis. Although I wouldn?t open any of the 2009 single-vineyard wines in the near-term, the Costa Russi is the most expressive of the three.

Winespectator (92)

Perfumed and pure, this red delivers floral, berry and spice flavors on a harmonious frame. There's a touch of licorice as this tightens up on the finish.?

BOW (8.50)

James Suckling (94)

Wonderful aromas of crushed cherries, peaches, and ripe strawberries follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a mineral and floral aftertaste.

Falstaff (96)

Brilliant, rich ruby ​​garnet. A very clear nose, fragrant and inviting, with notes of ripe wild raspberries and plums, delicately drawn. It displays a wealth of rich and juicy fruit at the beginning, then unfolds densely packed with fine-grained tannins and mineral depth, with a long finish and rich punch.

Wine Enthusiast (95)

Costa Russi presents a dark wall of ripe fruit and an exotic spice shading that give momentum and power to the finish. There are also notes of plum, dark chocolate, tobacco, licorice and tar. The quality of the tannins is firm and polished; this should evolve over many years to come.