"Monica Larner 90+/100
Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The wine presents pristine and sharply delineated tones of exotic fruit, peach and white rose. Fruit is sourced in Barbaresco and in Serralunga d'Alba. This wine delivers a bright spot of acidity that was shaped by the steep diurnal temperature shifts that characterized the tail end of the growing season. Much work has been achieved in the vineyards to optimize farming and to ensure that ripening does not advance too quickly or with too much alcohol. This wine will be released at the end of July 2017 and I tasted it just before bottling. Robertparker.com June 2017"
Rossj-Bass is named after Angelo Gaja's youngest daughter Rossana and is a magnificiently aromatic and deliciously pure flavoured wine. From vineyards in Barbaresco and a small vineyard in Serralunga, the wine offers a sumptuous bouquet of citrus fruits and white flowers with the smallest hint of honey. There is lovely depth, a refreshing mineral core and lingering finish. The wine is textured, rich without being overt, and delicious on release with an ageing potential of up to 10 years.
