Valbella Gavi Di Gavi - GAVI DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA DEL COMUNE DI GAVI

First year of production: 1980

Grape: Cortese 100%

Exposure and altitude: south, south-west, 250-300 mt. above sea level

Type of soil: white limestone based on tuff and sand

Wine training system: Guyot and spur cordon - 4500 plants/ha

Average age of the wine stocks in production: 50 years

 Yield per hectare: 8.000/9.000 Kg/ha

Period of harvesting: mid-September

 Annual production: 60.000 bottles

Vinification: Temperature controlled at 12°C for 20 days.

Maturation and aging: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for at least 3 months on fine lees. 1 or 2 months in the bottle.

Pale straw yellow color with classic greenish reflections.

The bouquet is marked by notes of acacia flowers, broom, pear, passion fruit, and pineapple. On the palate, it is savory, long, fresh, and elegant. Robust with excellent acidity.

Excellent as an aperitit, but optimal when paired with light first courses, white meats, fish, and cheeses. Served at 8-10°C.