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Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG

by Il Poggio di Gavi · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationGavi/Cortese di GaviDOCG
TypeWhite
GrapesCortese
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.375 l
Il Poggio di GaviPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is grown on the sandy and clay soils of Rovereta Hill, in the heart of the Gavi region, at an altitude of 330 m.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, transported directly to the estate winery in small baskets and pressed immediately. The must ferments at a controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine rests on its lees for two months.