# Modesto (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-modesto).

- **Producer:** Cinzia Bergaglio
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Municipality of Gavi, Rovereto hamlet, Piedmont
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clay
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning, grassing (cover crop) between the rows and minimal deep soil tillage; targeted fungicide treatments only when needed.
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing of the grapes, slow fermentation in thermo-controlled steel tank with selected yeasts. Natural decanting and further rackings, always in steel, with a final batonnage to keep the noble lees in suspension; aged two years on its lees without racking. Cooled to -3C in a thermo-controlled tank, then final filtration before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A 100% Cortese Gavi DOCG from the Rovereto hamlet of Gavi, aged two years on its own lees in steel with a final batonnage.

## Tasting notes

Intense straw yellow with greenish highlights. Very fine on the nose, with elegant nuances of aromatic herbs (hawthorn, acacia, bergamot, sage). Enveloping and soft on the palate, full and articulated, with a beautiful structure and length and a fresh, clean finish.

## Food pairings

Shellfish, aged cheeses, elaborate white meats.