Gaja Costa Russi Barbaresco 2020Region: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo Tasting Notes: Costa (Italian for the side of the hill facing the sun) Russi (the nickname of the former owner) is ruby red in color, with a captivating aroma of blackberries, violets and roasted coffee beans. The palate is fleshy, loaded with red and dark berry notes, such as mulberry, red currant, black cherry. The soft and round tannins balance the good acidity and lead to a round palate.