Italy, Piedmont
Cortese
Description
This Gavi di Gavi is produced using traditional methods, grapes are picked by hand, carefully sorted and gently pressed before fermenting in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of less than 18°C. This wine is characterised by its fresh fragrance, fruitiness, with undertones of white flowers and a persistent reminder of almonds. An ideal wine for all types of Mediterranean dishes.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
GAVI
Soil Type
THE TERROIR IS WHITE SOIL, PERFECT FOR THE WHITE WINES, CHALKY/MARLY SOIL
Winemaker
Donato Lanati (Consultant)
Viticulture
The vines are planted on a mix of clay and marl and are trained using the Guyot system. Grapes are picked by hand.
Vinification
In large stainless steel tanks which are temperature controlled. Fermentation occurs between 12° and 16°C with the aim of maintaining a fresh fragrance and fruitiness.
Maturation
Several months in tank