White

Gavi

By Cantina San Matteo, Gavi, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina San Matteo Gavi

The estate's straight Gavi DOCG, 100% Cortese from four Gavi-zone communes, at 12% ABV.

Tasting notes

Still, pale straw yellow with delicate floral and fruity notes of linden and peach. Subtle and elegant on the palate, crisp and zesty, with a balanced, lingering finish.

Pairs well with

Aperitifs and brunch; first and second courses of fish and vegetables, poultry or pork, delicate cured meats (lardo, sweet ham, cooked salami), fresh or semi-ripe soft and stretched-curd cheeses. Recco-style focaccia.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Gavi DOCG
Grape
Cortese 100%
Production area
Capriata d'Orba, San Cristoforo, Gavi and Francavilla, province of Alessandria
Soil
Varies by site, generally sandy marl with marine microfauna and marl-layered sand, with abundant gravel and yellowish-white strata
Exposure
Mostly south-facing
Harvest
September to October
Vineyard planting
Vines 15 to 40 years old on average. Guyot. Yield 95 quintals per hectare. Low-yield vineyard care with frequent cleaning, green pruning, thinning and minimal chemical treatments.
Vinification
Selected Cortese grapes are picked at proper ripeness, gently pressed and the free-run juice is fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperature with selected yeasts. Low total sulphites.
Serving temperature
9 °C
Storage
Store horizontally in a cool, damp place at about 15 °C, away from direct sunlight.

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