Red

Di Costa in Costa

By Teo Costa, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Teo Costa Di Costa in Costa

Roero Nebbiolo, named Batajot on the old wine page and Di Costa in Costa on the current listing and tech sheet; the Batajot vineyard borders the Barbaresco zone a little to the east.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby with a bright red rim. Ethereal nose of ripe fruit with hints of dog rose and berries. Raspberry and redcurrant, delicate astringency, pleasant spicy aftertaste.

Pairs well with

Red meats, braised dishes, game and cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Roero DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo (Lampia) 100%
Cru / vineyard
Batajot
Production area
Castagnito, Batajot locality (tech sheet: estate vineyards in the Roero)
Soil
Compact clay at the top of the Batajot hill; the tech sheet describes mostly sandy soil with limy marl and clay
Exposure
Exceptional exposure on the Batajot sori (no compass direction given)
Vinification
Large oak casks with manual punch-downs and long skin maceration. 18 to 24 months in cask, then glass. Alcohol 13.5%, acidity 5.5 g/l.
Serving temperature
17-18 C
Storage
Peaks after 2 to 3 years; good vintages hold for 6 to 7 years

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