# Gavi (Agricola Gian Piero Marrone)

> White, Gavi DOCG by [Agricola Gian Piero Marrone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marrone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/agricola-gian-piero-marrone-gavi).

- **Producer:** Agricola Gian Piero Marrone
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Soil:** Varies from iron-rich clay to calcareous, medium texture
- **Exposure:** South, 300 m a.s.l.
- **Harvest:** Manual, beginning of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Average planting year 1990, traditional Guyot
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest. Soft pressing of whole grapes, fermentation at 15 °C. Aged in steel with weekly batonnage on fine lees for 7 months. Bottled under nitrogen cover.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A 100% Cortese Gavi aged seven months in steel on fine lees. The estate presents it as a fresh, balanced aperitif wine.

## Tasting notes

Fresh and balanced with good structure, with white fruit and flower aromas, lively on the palate and a classic almond finish typical of Cortese.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, served very cold; lean starters, first courses with fish sauces and fine fish dishes. In its home area it goes with tajarin, the egg pasta dressed with butter, Parmigiano and truffles.