# Fornaci (Castellari Bergaglio)

> White, Gavi DOCG del Comune di Tassarolo by [Castellari Bergaglio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castellari-bergaglio.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castellari-bergaglio-fornaci).

- **Producer:** Castellari Bergaglio
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG del Comune di Tassarolo
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Estate-owned hillside vineyards in the comune of Tassarolo, named after a former brick kiln (fornace) once on the site
- **Soil:** Clay-rich soil
- **Harvest:** 6-14 September; 2.5 kg per vine, 95 quintals/ha
- **Vinification:** Grapes transferred to the cellar immediately and gently pressed to extract only the best part of the juice. Fermentation, temperature-controlled at 18-20°C to preserve the Cortese di Gavi's typical aromatic richness, proceeds slowly over about 20 days. Bottled in February and March to allow a minimum of bottle ageing before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 10°C, in tulip glasses
- **Storage:** Very enjoyable from the spring after harvest but improves with a few months of bottle ageing; keeps well for several years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Fornaci is a 100% Cortese Gavi DOCG from Castellari Bergaglio's own hillside vineyards in the comune of Tassarolo, named for a former brick kiln on the site and known for its clay-rich soil.

## Tasting notes

A fine, delicate wine, never banal. Floral aromas (hawthorn and lily of the valley) and fruity notes (banana) with citrus, hay and mint. Well-balanced on the palate, with a finish rich in fruit again and a pleasant freshness. Serve at 10°C in tulip glasses.