# Il Forte (Cantina Produttori del Gavi)

> White, Gavi DOCG by [Cantina Produttori del Gavi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-produttori-del-gavi.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-produttori-del-gavi-il-forte-gavi-docg).

- **Producer:** Cantina Produttori del Gavi
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Production area:** Gavi area
- **Soil:** Mostly red soil with an alluvial clay base
- **Exposure:** South-east, upland plateau, 180 to 200 m above sea level
- **Harvest:** Mid September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,500 vines per hectare, average vine age 30 years, 9,000 kg per hectare
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled fermentation at 12°C for 20 days. At least 3 months in stainless steel on the fine lees and 1 month in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 8 to 10°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The cooperative's entry Gavi DOCG, about 100,000 bottles a year; first vintage 2001.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow. Pear, peach, apricot and yellow plum on the nose. Fresh, savoury and easy-drinking, with a light almond note in the finish, harmonious and balanced.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, light first courses, fish, fresh and lightly spiced cheeses.