"Siden 2013 er Costa Russi igen klassificeret som Barbaresco og er derfor igen lavet på 100% Nebbiolo. Druerne hentes på vinmarken af samme navn (4,35 ha., oprindeligt købt og genbeplantet i 1950), få skridt fra vinmarken Sorì Tildìn, ved foden af landsbyen Barbaresco. Marken er opkaldt efter den forhenværende ejers navn "Russi", mens ordet "Costa" er navnet på den side af bjerget, som vender mod solen. Marken ligger på en undergrund af ler og kalk (mergel), som er klassisk i området. Dette, kombineret med de ca. 65 år gamle vinstokke, er en del af hemmeligheden bag vinens særlige stil og kvalitet. Gæringen foretages med eget vildgær i ståltanke, efterfulgt af en malolaktisk gæring. Derefter modnes vinen i to faser: Først 12 måneder i egetræsfade (225 l.) derefter yderligere 12 måneder i store egetræsfade (botti) for ikke at give vinen for meget hård egetræssmag. Costa Russi er måske den vin fra GAJA, som imponerer mest." Østjysk
"Rose, violet, red-berry and baking-spice aromas mingle with a whiff of menthol on this compelling gorgeous red. The vibrant full-bodied palate is all about flair and finesse, delivering crushed raspberry, Marasca cherry, licorice and a hint of tobacco framed in taut fine-grained tannins. Young and intense, it will be ideal after a few more years of aging but will continue to develop for decades. Drink 2023–2040." Wine Enthusiast 99p
"Wow. Such depth in the nose of strawberries, flowers and hints of raw meat. Crushed stones, too. Full body, fine and dusty tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Shows structure and finesse." James Suckling 97p
"The 2015 Barbaresco Costa Russi is once again striking in 2015. Vertical and lifted, with tremendous energy, the 2015 has so much to offer. Once the most easygoing of the three Barbaresco crus, Costa Russi has inched up in quality in recent years. The 2015 shows the suave mid-palate and raciness that is so typical of this wine, and yet it also has much more obvious structural underpinnings than once was the case. I can't wait to see how it ages." Antonio Galloni 96p
"From a cooler, hillside site to the southeast of the appellation with heavier clay and limestone soils. This expresses a cooler style of Nebbiolo, leaning towards a Pinot Noir flavour profile. It has a floral character with a gorgeous perfume of citrus notes and raspberries. Pure red berry sweetness with succulent, juicy acidity and racy tannins. Stunningly elegant, this is delicious and desirable now. Wonderful to drink or keep. Aged in 30% new oak." Decanter 96p
