White

La Rivetta

By Cantina San Matteo, Gavi, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina San Matteo La Rivetta

A still white Vino Bianco from the estate's Gavi-area vineyards in Capriata d'Orba, Francavilla and San Cristoforo, at 11.5% ABV.

Tasting notes

Still, pale straw yellow. Delicate floral notes, in particular linden and lavender. Fresh, slightly savoury on the palate, with an intense, balanced finish.

Pairs well with

Aperitifs and brunch; throughout the meal with fish and vegetable first and second courses, soups, white meats, delicate cured meats (lardo, sweet ham, cooked salami) and fresh or short-aged soft and stretched-curd cheeses.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Vino Bianco
Grape
Cortese 100%
Production area
Capriata d'Orba, Francavilla and San Cristoforo, province of Alessandria
Soil
Varies by site, mostly sandy marl and sandy alluvial soils
Exposure
Varies between vineyards
Harvest
September to October
Vineyard planting
Vines 15 to 40 years old on average. Guyot-trained, low yield per hectare, with frequent cleaning, green pruning, selective thinning and minimal chemical treatments.
Vinification
Grapes from the estate vineyards are picked at optimal ripeness and vinified in the traditional white way. The must ferments in steel tanks with selected yeasts at controlled temperature. Low total sulphites.
Serving temperature
9 °C
Storage
Store horizontally in a cool, damp place at about 15 °C, away from direct sunlight. (slightly damp)

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