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Gavi del Comune di Gavi Fossili DOCG

by San Silvestro · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
Gavi/Cortese di GaviDOCG
Type
White
Grapes
100% Cortese
Vineyard
Hills near the village of Gavi, not far from the Ligurian Sea
Line
Classic Whites
Vintages
2024, 2022, 2021 and 2020
Alcohol
12.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–10 °C
Keeps for
2–3 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
San SilvestroPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Cortese grapes grow on hills near Gavi, not far from the Ligurian Sea. The soils are rich in marl and fossils. This setting gives the wine pronounced mineral character alongside citrus, floral and characteristic bitter-almond notes.

Grapes

100% Cortese. The variety is traditionally associated with the Alessandria area, particularly the hills around Gavi.

Ageing

Refined in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Citrus aromas are layered with floral undertones and prominent mineral sensations. The wine is balanced and well structured, with a long finish. Its broader profile combines zesty and floral notes with the characteristic suggestion of bitter almond.

Serving and pairing

Suitable as an aperitif and with sushi, grilled fish, shellfish, oysters, pasta, wildfowl and blue cheese. Cellar life is 2–3 years.