# La Fornace (Cinzia Bergaglio)

> White, Gavi DOCG by [Cinzia Bergaglio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cinzia-bergaglio.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cinzia-bergaglio-la-fornace).

- **Producer:** Cinzia Bergaglio
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Municipality of Tassarolo
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clay, tuff
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning; ploughing and milling of the soil; targeted fungicide treatments only when needed.
- **Vinification:** Direct pressing of the grapes, fermentation in a thermo-controlled tank with selected yeasts. Natural decanting and further rackings, cooled to -5C in a thermo-controlled tank, final filtration before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A 100% Cortese Gavi DOCG from Tassarolo, direct-pressed and fermented in thermo-controlled tank.

## Tasting notes

Light straw yellow with green tints. Delicate, fresh and fragrant on the nose, with acacia flowers, hawthorn and green apple. Harmonic on the palate with good acidity and savouriness, marked acidity, pleasant and persistent, with an aftertaste of apricot and peach.

## Food pairings

Cocktails, appetisers, seafood, soups, fresh cheese.