Rossj-Bass', 2023

Chardonnay from the family that put Barbaresco on the map, with a splash of Sauvignon Blanc - blood orange and salt rather than butter and oak.

Gaja's white, named for Angelo Gaja's daughter Rossana, whose nickname is Rossj. It is mostly Chardonnay with a little Sauvignon Blanc, from vineyards around Barbaresco and Serralunga, plus new high terraces in the Alta Langa. Blood orange, bergamot and white flowers, with a little tropical fruit and a hint of green pepper. The palate is fresh and citrusy with a salty finish, and it has more weight than its brightness suggests.