Taste Notes
Primary Notes: Apple / Pear Peach, Melon Lemon / Lime Oyster-y
Secondary Notes: Nutty
Tertiary Notes:
Wine Structure
Body: Light
Dryness: Very Dry
Acidity: High
Tannin: Light
Alcohol (%):
Origin & Awards
Origin: Piedmont, Italy
Maker: Villa Sparina
Grape: Cortese
Fermentation:
Awards:
Serving Recommendations
Decanting:
Serving Temperature: Best served between 8–10 degrees.
Asian Food Pairing:
Western Food Pairing: Spring vegetable risotto, spaghetti and clams, spinach salad with goat cheese.
Description
Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi DOC
Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi perfectly reflects the historic identity of Villa Sparina. Bright yellow colour. A delicate bouquet of spring blossoms, peaches, lemon citrus and a hint of thyme lifts from the glass. Lively and fresh, this Gavi is soft on the palate. Full and rich flavours melding a core of peach, lemon and grapefruit with layers of stoney minerals, honey and a hint of white pepper. Closes with a gorgeous mineral finish.
100% Cortese. The grapes come from Villa Spainra's estate vineyards in the municipality of Gavi. The vineyards have clay and marl soil compositions, are mainly south or south-west facing and sit at an altitude of 250–300 metres.
100% Cortese. The grapes come from Villa Spainra's estate vineyards in the municipality of Gavi. The vineyards have clay and marl soil compositions, are mainly south or south-west facing and sit at an altitude of 250–300 metres.
Hand-harvest and soft crushing of the grapes. Fermentation for 3 weeks at a controlled temperature of 18°C in stainless steel tanks.
We love ourselves a good Gavi but adore unusual whites made with indigenous grapes too! Check out Baia’s Wine Krakhuna White 2020.
12.5%AWARDS & ACCOLADES
This is always a top Gavi and 2018 doesn’t disappoint. Loads of thyme, parsley, citrus and daffodils. Lovely density and spiciness add to the otherwise sleek and finely tuned palate.
Spring blossom and white stone fruit aromas shape the nose along with a whiff of botanical herbs. The savory palate doles out green apple, lemon drop and a tangy saline note alongside crisp acidity. It closes on an almond note.
