One of the most elegant Italian white wines, Gavi di Gavi takes this name from the town, which is at the centre of the production zone, and the indigenous white grape variety from which it is made. Due to its close proximity with Liguria, its winemaking and gastronomic traditions are more Ligurian than Piemontese, which could explain the light and fruity style of this wine. Despite being more closely linked in style with its neighbouring region Liguria Gavi di Gavi’s wines, is still considered Piemont’s white jewel in the crown. It gained DOCG status in the 1998 and its vineyards are mainly found in the hills of the communes in the provincia of Alessandria.
Straw-yellow colour with greenish traces. Fresh, fruity refined and highly elegant bouquet. Dry and light taste, pleasingly fresh and harmonious. A reasonably long-lasting white wine.
Viticulture
Vineyards located in the municipality of Gavi. Clay and marl soil composition. Harvest between the end of September and the beginning of October
Vinification
Soft crushing of the grapes. Three weeks fermentation at controlled temperature of 18°C in stainless steel tanks.
Recommendation
Best served at a temperature of 8-10°C. Excellent partner with any kind of fish, specially with seafood