GAVI DI GAVI – COSSETTI
Gavi comes from the ancient, indigenous Cortese variety and takes its name from the capital of the small production area in part of the province of Alessandria, close to the borders of Liguria. The title “Gavi del comune di Gavi” is another qualification for this fine international white, indicating the origin of grapes from Gavi
APPELLATION
Gavi del comune di Gavi DOCG
VARIETY
Cortese 100%
WINEMAKING
The grapes are collected in containers, soft pressed and fermented in temperature controlled steel vats at 15-17° until sugars are consumed. Malolactic fermentation as necessary
CHARACTERISTICS
Straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. Fresh, persistent aroma with hints of floral and fresh fruit. Pleasantly dry, crisp and harmonious
PAIRINGS
Excellent as an aperitif, best tasted with cold hors d’oeuvres and dishes based on fish, molluscs and crustaceans
Region: Piemonte
Vol: 12,5% Vol.
Temperature: 12-13°C