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Sole Sul Poggio Gavi del Comune di Gavi Rovereto DOCG

by Il Poggio di Gavi · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationGavi/Cortese di GaviDOCG
TypeWhite
GrapesCortese
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Il Poggio di GaviPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown at 330 m above sea level in Rovereto, in the heart of the Gavi production area.

Vinification

The wine is made with minimal intervention.

Ageing

It is aged in acacia barrels.

Tasting profile

Deep straw-yellow in colour, it has aromas of white flowers followed by vibrant white-fruit flavours. The palate is rich and generous, with the structure associated in the source with Cortese.

Label / history

The name “Sole sul Poggio” refers to the wine’s deep straw-yellow hue, likened to sunny summer days.