2001 Gaja Costa Russi – Langhe DOC Nebbiolo – 0.75 L Offered at auction is a remarkable wine from Gaja, one of the most prestigious and internationally acclaimed wineries in Italy. This bottle of Costa Russi 2001 comes from one of the historic single vineyards owned by the Gaja family, located in the municipality of Barbaresco, an area renowned for producing Nebbiolo wines of exceptional elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 2001 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest Piedmont vintages of the last decades. Favorable weather conditions allowed for a slow and complete ripening of the grapes, resulting in wines with outstanding structure, depth, and aging potential. For this reason, Costa Russi 2001 is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of great Nebbiolo wines. The bottle is in very good overall condition. The wine level is at Base Neck, an excellent condition for a wine that is over twenty years old. The front label is in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of age consistent with proper cellar storage. The capsule is also in excellent condition, intact and free from visible defects. Robert Parker Score: 95–97/100 (depending on publication and tasting period) Fill Level: Base Neck Label Condition: Excellent Label Capsule Condition: Excellent Bottle Size: 0.75 L Bottler: Estate Bottled by Gaja, Barbaresco (Italy) Today, this wine is at a fascinating stage of maturity and can be enjoyed immediately, while still offering additional aging potential for collectors wishing to cellar it further under proper storage conditions. The bottle will be shipped using professional wine shipping packaging, specifically designed for collectible wines, ensuring maximum protection during transit. The photographs form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the current condition of the bottle.