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)
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)
Light straw yellow with greenish hue. Delicate bouquet, rich almost burgundian texture, depth of aroma and length of flavour. The origin of Bersano dates back to the 1920s, when Giuseppe Bersano acquired land and vines from the Count Cremosina in the Asti Area. His son Arturo further developed the company and extended production to most of Piemonte's classic DOCs of the Asti and Alba areas. Today Bersano are one of the region's leading producers, the majority of their 3 million bottle production originating from their own vineyards. (12 x 75 cl)
The Terre da Vino winery is owned by 14 co-ops who choose the best grapes from their best vineyards in Piemonte. 100% Cortese from a small estate in the commune of Gavi itself this is a superb quality wine with a lively, citrusy nose and round, nutty, full-flavoured palate. (12 x 75 cl)
Piemonte's most celebrated white wine. Intensity and finesse of the Cortese with added complexity from a short period in oak. It is a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights showing a fine, pleasant bouquet that has a light, fresh palate. The Fratelli Casseta winery is located in the North-west of Italy in the Piemonte region. The estates 40 ha are set in a magic paradise of hills with strong soil and a dry climate. The Casetta family has been there since 1725, and wine-making is a family tradition. Thanks to the vision of Ernesto Casetta, whose life has been the guiding spirit behind this company, its wines are now renowned the world over. (6 x 75 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)
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)