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Cortese di Gavi, or simply Gavi, is an Italian dry white wine produced in a restricted area of the Province of Alessandria, Piedmont, close to the Ligurian border. The wine was awarded DOC status in 1974 and elevated to DOCG in 1998.
Jan 26, 2024 · The Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG is an appellation covering still and sparkling white wines produced from the indigenous Cortese grape grown in and around the town of Gavi in southern Piedmont, Italy, roughly 50km (30 miles) due north of Genoa on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Nov 14, 2019 · Situated just inside Piedmont’s boundaries, less than 40 miles from the Ligurian coast, lies the hilly region of Gavi Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. This tiny appellation specializes in wine produced with the white grape Cortese, which produces both still and sparkling wines.
Nov 20, 2023 · Gavi di Gavi, made from the Cortese grape, is a classic choice to match seafood or white meat, crisp and mineral with vibrancy and good acidity. It's a great choice if you're not really into very fruity white wines.
From the Piedmont wine region, Villa Sparina 2020 Gavi Di Gavi is a mouth-watering, medium-bodied Italian white wine produced from the Cortese wine grape. Fragrant with limoncello aromas, dry with lemon-lime zest, stone fruit, white florals, pepper spice and stony mineral flavours on the palate.
Gavi di Gavi (aka Cortese di Gavi) is a famous white wine DOCG zone in Piedmont, Italy. The 1,200-hectare vineyard area surrounds the city of Gavi itself. Cortese is the grape behind the wines of Gavi di Gavi, and is distinguished by its crisp, floral, peachy, aromatic qualities.
From the Piedmont wine region, Fontanafredda 2021 Gavi di Gavi is a dry, medium-bodied, lean and steely 100% Cortese produced from sustainably grown grapes. Look for green apple crunch, lime zest and mineral flavours brilliant and lingering on the palate.
May 4, 2022 · The Piedmontese white DOCG Gavi di Gavi is a classic and food-friendly wine style, perfect for inclusion in Majestic's Definition range, which showcases classic wine styles of the world. Made 100% from the Cortese grape, this is fresh and aromatic, unoaked, with herby notes, crisp green fruit and a hint of bitter almond.
Mar 21, 2023 · Tasted by: Amy Wislocki. (at Decanter tasting suite, Paddington, London, 21 Mar 2023) Drinking Window: 2023 - 2024. Piedmont's Gavi di Gavi whites are made from the Cortese grape, known for its good acidity and fresh green fruit flavours.
Fontanafredda 2019 Gavi di Gavi is a dry, medium-bodied, vibrant white wine from the Piedmont wine region made from 100% Cortese. Love the fresh pear, lemon and soft grassy aromas on the nose from this vintage.
