Gaja, Langhe Costa Russi, 2001 (3L) DO NOT SELL and allowing each terroir to

and allowing each terroir to speak for itself

a WWII Navy veteran and Iowa farmer

it retains bright acidity and a textured

The domaine is known primarily for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise (their flagship)

Salvo Foti's consortium of Sicilian traditionalists whose roots trace to the Maestranza dei Vigneri guild founded in Catania in 1435

Gaja, Langhe Costa Russi, 2001 (3L) DO NOT SELL and allowing each terroir toAngelo Gaja is Italy's most celebrated winemaker, and Costa Russi is his single vineyard statement from Barbaresco. The 2001 sits comfortably in its drinking window: darker and richer than many Gaja Barbarescos, with notes of coffee, vanilla, and toast alongside bright cherry raspberry fruit. What makes it compelling is the balancevelvety tannins and lush texture don't mask complexity, and the wine tastes classy and gracious, with flowers, spices, and