Grappa Costa Russi
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-quality distilled spirit, this grappa is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and has an virtually indefinite shelf life when stored properly, though it is best consumed within a few years of opening to appreciate its vibrant aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, traditional Piedmontese hazelnut cake (Torta alla Nocciola), and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Grappa Costa Russi is a sublime expression of Piedmontese distillation, crafted by the legendary Gaja estate. This exceptional grappa is distilled from the fresh pomace of Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the single-vineyard Costa Russi in Barbaresco. The vineyard's name pays homage to 'Costa,' the sunny slope of the hill, and 'Russi,' the nickname of the land's former owner. Distilled using artisanal methods in discontinuous copper alembics, this spirit captures the soul of the Nebbiolo grape. It bridges the gap between Gaja's revolutionary winemaking philosophy and the ancient Italian tradition of grappa production, delivering a spirit of profound elegance, warmth, and complex herbal and floral nuances.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in the village of Barbaresco, Piedmont, Gaja has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated and visionary wine estates. The house was catapulted to international acclaim under the transformative stewardship of Angelo Gaja, who revolutionized Italian viticulture by pioneering green harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentations, French barrique aging, and single-vineyard bottlings. Today, alongside legendary Nebbiolo expressions such as Barbaresco, Sorì San Lorenzo, and Sperss, the family crafts benchmark whites like Gaia & Rey, fine grappas, and acclaimed wines from their Tuscan estates in Bolgheri and Montalcino. Uncompromising in quality and innovation while deeply rooted in their heritage, the Gaja family produces intensely expressive, structured, and age-worthy masterpieces that define modern Italian fine wine.