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Named after Rossana, younger daughter of Angelo Gaja, whose nickname is Rossj, and the site of one of the vineyards used to make this wine, positioned in the lower part of a hill (low in italian is "basso").
Rossj-Bass is produced from three separated vineyards in the Langhe district: two of them, Rossj and Bass – and both were planted in 1984, are located in area surrounding the village of Treiso. Rossj-Bass includes also Chardonnay grapes from a vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba.
Well-defined fruity notes (grapefruit, papaya, pear) with flower and spicy hints. Balanced body and defined structure in the mouth supported by great freshness and acidity. Excellent bottle ageing potential.
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Description
The Gaja winery was founded in the Piemonte region of northern Italy in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, and it has been family owned and operated for four generations in a constantly evolving arc of inspired winemaking.
Current patriarch, Angelo Gaja, started a revolution in the area following several trips to France, and is credited with taking both Barbaresco and Barolo into new stylistic areas, more often than not through controversial measures. Foremost is his use of oak barriques to soften the Nebbiolo tannins and produce a richer, more concentrated wine than the traditional model. Temperature-controlled fermentation, green harvest, reduction of crop size and the introduction of French varieties have all contributed to his modernist reputation and the soaring international praise for the Gaja wines.
Wine Spectator proclaimed his 1985 Barbarescos ‘the finest wines ever made in Italy.’ With Angelo now past 70, his daughters Gaia and Rossana run the estate, although, it has to be said, the man himself has never officially retired.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Elderflower, Grapefruit
Palate:Anise, Vanilla
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Description
The Gaja winery was founded in the Piemonte region of northern Italy in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, and it has been family owned and operated for four generations in a constantly evolving arc of inspired winemaking.
Current patriarch, Angelo Gaja, started a revolution in the area following several trips to France, and is credited with taking both Barbaresco and Barolo into new stylistic areas, more often than not through controversial measures. Foremost is his use of oak barriques to soften the Nebbiolo tannins and produce a richer, more concentrated wine than the traditional model. Temperature-controlled fermentation, green harvest, reduction of crop size and the introduction of French varieties have all contributed to his modernist reputation and the soaring international praise for the Gaja wines.
Wine Spectator proclaimed his 1985 Barbarescos ‘the finest wines ever made in Italy.’ With Angelo now past 70, his daughters Gaia and Rossana run the estate, although, it has to be said, the man himself has never officially retired.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Elderflower, Grapefruit
Palate:
Anise, Vanilla
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Elderflower, Grapefruit
Anise, Vanilla
Cheese
Fish
Poultry