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Per Bottle: $139.99
Per case of 6: $839.94
Item is currently out of stock
Producer: GAJA
Vintage: 2022
Production Area: Barbaresco
Type: White Table Wine
Alcohol: 13%
Sugar:

Description

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). Pheasants are featured on Rossj-Bass' label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 61°-68°F for approximately four weeks. Aged in barrique for 6-7 months (during which malolactic fermentation completes).

Color

Golden straw yellow

Grape Varieties

Grape %
Chardonnay 85
Sauvignon Blanc 15

Aroma

Fine perfume of citrus fruits and flowers with a hint of honey.

Taste

Considerable depth. Elegant body, definite character and good acidity; a fresh, lingering finish.

Cellaring Potential

5-7 yrs.

Food Matching

Rabbit braised in white wine, olives, veal, goat, halibut and scallops. Sashimi.

Vinification

Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for approximately four weeks.

Aging

Aged in barriques for 6 months (during which malolactic fermentation completes).