GAVI DOCG DEL COMUNE DI GAVI D.O.C.G.

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The Gavi wine is describe by experts as being a gem among wine from Piemonte.
Its land of origin is in a little area against the Ligurian Appennines

Grape varieties:
Cortese 100%

Vineyard location:
Medium-high hillside (200-300m asl) distric of Gavi village.
Sandy soil with a high content of arenaceous marl.

Vinification:
The grapes are carefully picked up by hand in the first/second week of September.
The grapes undergo soft pressing and the must is separed by the skins. The fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats at low temperature 18°C, prior to refrigeration and static racking of the must.

Ageing:
In steel tank for 2-3 months, cold stabilization before bottling.

Tasting Notes:
Straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights.
Intense bouquet with hint of flowers, lemon.
It has a nice dry taste, full, well-balanced and elegant.

Food pairing:
Excellent as an aperitif, it is perfect with starters, fish and shellfish dishes, white meat, pasta, risotto and pizza. Serving Temperature 10° C

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