Item No.
0076012503518
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GAJA Rossj Bass 2018
GAJA Rossj Bass 2018
$199.00
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Varietal
Chardonnay
Region
Italy
Alcohol
13.5%
Overview
This wine is produced from grapes grown in several estate-owned vineyards. The Rossj vineyard, planted in 1984, is named for Angelo Gaja's younger daughter Rossana (Rossj). Bass is Piedmontese for the Italian basso, meaning low, a name derived from the vineyard's position. Pheasants are featured on Rossj-Bass' label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards.
Aging
6 months in Oak
Fermentation
Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for approximately four weeks.
Tasting Notes
Style
Creamy, Fresh, Intense, Rich
Flavor
Floral, Honey, Melon, Peach
Aroma
Intense and intriguing nose of floral notes, wisteria and may flowers, plus hints of summer fruits as peach and melon. The aroma’s swiftly lead the way to honey and mineral notes.
Taste
Rich, voluptuous and creamy, this wine also boasts a bright acidity that invites you back for sip after sip.