Gavi di Gavi – Cortese, produced in the Gavi (Cortese di Gavi) appellation in southern area of the Piedmont region, these wines are considered some of the highest quality throughout Europe. It has appealing aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits, punctuated by just a hint of spice. This leads to a citrus palate that is reminiscent of an orchard, with stone fruits the central focus. It is this crisp acid nature that balances perfectly with the underlying minerals. Gavi di Gavi wines only feature grapes grown on vineyards in the small town of Gavi. They are harvested by hand, usually in the final week of September, to undergo temperature-controlled fermentation. The use of the Cortese grape, as well as the single terroir origin, gives this wine a great deal of heritage dating back to the 17th century. This comes through thanks to the limestone and clay soils in which the vines are grown.
