Grappa Rossj-Bass
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As a distilled spirit, this grappa does not mature or decline in the bottle. It is ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely when stored in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate with high cocoa content, traditional Piedmontese hazelnut cake (Torta alla Nocciola), or served alongside a rich espresso as a classic digestif.
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Gaja's Grappa Rossj-Bass is a refined, aromatic Italian spirit distilled from the fresh pomace of Chardonnay grapes harvested for the estate's acclaimed Rossj-Bass white wine. Named in honor of Angelo Gaja's daughter, Rossana (nicknamed Rossj), and the lower-lying ('bass') vineyard parcels in Barbaresco and Serralunga, this grappa captures the elegant essence of Piedmontese distilling tradition. Rather than aging in oak, this grappa is typically kept in stainless steel to preserve the pure, vibrant characteristics of the Chardonnay grape. The distillation process uses temperature-controlled copper alembic stills under vacuum, ensuring the delicate floral notes, citrus hints, and soft herbaceous undertones of the grape skins are gently extracted and preserved.
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Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja in the village of Barbaresco, Piedmont, Gaja is one of the world's most legendary wine estates, celebrated for revolutionizing Italian viticulture. Under the visionary leadership of Angelo Gaja, who joined the family business in 1961, the winery pioneered modern techniques in the Langhe, including green harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentations, and aging in French barriques. Gaja is globally renowned for its iconic single-vineyard Nebbiolo bottlings, such as Sor'i San Lorenzo, Costa Russi, and Sperss, alongside pioneering white wines like Gaia & Rey. The family has since expanded its uncompromising pursuit of quality to Tuscany, producing acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino at Pieve Santa Restituta and Bolgheri blends at Ca' Marcanda.