Rossj Bass Gaja 2022

Gaja's Rossj Bass is an interesting and prestigious version of Chardonnay, made in the beautiful lands of the Langhe. As a great lover of international and particularly French wines, Angelo Gaja decided to draw inspiration from the great tradition of Burgundy to create an important white, intense, rich and structured. The deep knowledge of his land led Gaja to understand that by working on the quality of the grapes with low yields per plant, it was possible to produce a high-end white wine even in Piedmont. A Chardonnay that could align itself with the legendary Barbaresco labels that have made the winery famous throughout the world.

Rossj Bass wine is a challenge won by Angelo Gaja, one of the most important personalities on the Italian and international wine scene. In a land historically suited for the cultivation of red grapes, and in particular Nebbiolo, he decided to plant the noble white Burgundy grape. Maniacal attention in the vineyard and the choice of suitable areas have resulted in excellent grapes capable of producing great wine. Chardonnay vineyards are cultivated in the hilly area of the Langhe. At the end of the harvest, the carefully selected bunches are pressed very softly to extract only the flower must. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks for a period of about 4 weeks. Before ageing, the wine matures in a barrique for a period of 6-7 months, followed by bottle ageing for a few months.

Gaja's Bianco Rossj Bass is the result of the desire for absolute excellence that has always distinguished the work of this legendary Piedmont winery. Of a splendid and luminous light yellow colour with light golden reflections, it expresses a bouquet marked by aromas of ripe yellow fruit, peach, pineapple, citrus fragrances, floral hints of orange blossom and hawthorn, honeyed softness and small pastries. With good structure and density, it is distinguished by elegant and intense aromas, harmonious and persistent, anticipating a savoury finish of clear freshness.