Villadoria Gavi di Gavi DOC

La Giustiniana VIGNETI MONTESSORA Gavi di Gavi Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte, Gavi by La Giustiniana Rovereto di Gavi (24 x 37.5 cl)

The grapes of this wine come from vineyards of Rovereto Ligure in the heart of the 'denominazione' and express the character of Gavi at its best. Easy to drink with a good structure. La Merlina is the name of the farm on Fausto Gemme's 15 hectares estate in the heart of the Gavi production area. Low yields and careful production techniques involving very soft pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation give Gavi di Gavi La Merlina its fine floral bouquet and ripe, fruity palate (12 x 75 cl)

Villa Sparina is a prestigious country residence built in the xviii century. It already boasted vast underground cellars but since the acquisition by the Moccagatta family 30 years ago there has been a careful transformation of the vineyards and the winery. The aim was to maintain a lot of the originality of the architecture of the villa as well as becomming one of the most innovative and prestigious wine producers of the area (6 x 75 cl)

The Sartiranos began their oenological activity in 1871 and since then they have followed the skills inherited from their ancestors. Combining tradition with modern equipment and techniques, San Silvestro have been making and selecting high quality wines in the Cantine San Silvestro for many years. Very fine Piedmontese white wine made from a painstaking vinification of the Cortese varietal grown in the Gavi area. This wine is a softish straw-yellow colour with a delicate, highly characteristic nose and fresh, dry, plesantly, harmonious taste. (12 x 75 cl)

Piemonte's most celebrated white wine, recently upgraded to DOCG status. From the best part of the region, with greater intensity and finesse. A short period in oak barrels gives added complexity. (6 x 75 cl)

Colour: delicate, straw-yellow with deep green reflections. Bouquet: soft, characteristic aroma with scents of fresh fruit and white flowers. Taste: dry but refreshing, keen and well balanced. Vinification and Refinement: soft pressing and static decanting. Slow alcoholic fermentation under strict temperature control. Ready for bottling following the malolactic fermentation. Area: Alessandria Vine: Cortese Grape. Area of Production: the wine producing area of Gavi extends from the village of Novi Ligure to the lower hills of the Ligurian Appennines. Gavi di Gavi is, however, produced exclusively in the village of Gavi . Vineyard Characteristics: only hill vineyards with appropriate slopes and exposures. (6 x 75 cl)

Villa Lanata CASTELLO TOLEDANA Late Harvest Gavi di Gavi Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte, Gavi by Villa Lanata Botrytis-Affected Whites (6 x 75 cl)

Araldica LA BATTISTINA Nouvo Quadro Gavi del Commune di Gavi Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte, Gavi by Araldica (12 x 75 cl)

La Giustiniana produces two single vineyard Gavis, each unoaked so that the character of the vineyard shines through in the wine. The Lugarara is the most open of the two, as befits the sandier soil in the vineyard, but it has good richness on the palate and nicely moderated acidity. This Gavi di Gavi Lugarara is fresh and clean with good concentration on the palate and mineral and citrus notes. It has good richness and nicely moderated acidity. Enrico Tomalino has transformed La Giustiniana in the past couple of years, and this outstanding estate is now producing Gavi of remarkable character and originality. (6 x 75 cl)