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Gavi DOCG wine — Pio Cesare winery — Dionysus

Gavi DOCG

by Pio Cesare · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
Gavi/Cortese di GaviDOCG
Type
White
Grapes
Cortese
Vineyard
A blend of selected hillside exposures in the Gavi area, representing different terroir compositions.
Line
Classics
Alcohol
12.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Pale
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Pio CesarePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Cortese grapes come from a carefully selected blend of several hillside exposures in the Gavi area. The sites represent different terroir compositions.

Grapes

Cortese.

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks. The wine then remains in stainless steel for several months and is normally bottled in March.

Tasting profile

Salty and mineral in character, with spicy nuances and aromas of ripe, generous fruit. The palate combines an approachable style with a complex body.

Serving and pairing

Its approachable profile makes it suitable for pairing with many different types of cuisine. It also has good ageing potential.