# L'Ape (Il Poggio di Gavi)

> Sparkling by [Il Poggio di Gavi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/il-poggio-di-gavi.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/il-poggio-di-gavi-l-ape).

- **Producer:** Il Poggio di Gavi
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Hills north of Gavi, average altitude 300 m
- **Soil:** Terre rosse da argille ferrettizzate, ghiaie e sabbie; moderately deep, neutral pH, good water retention
- **Exposure:** East-west
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in crates at full ripeness
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,200 vines/ha, yield 95 q/ha; integrated pest management, alternate-row grass cover, manure feeding, no leaf removal
- **Vinification:** Brut metodo classico. Soft pressing, fermentation and static clarification in temperature-controlled stainless steel, second fermentation in bottle on the lees for 9 months, minimal added sulphites after disgorgement, at least 2 months of rest before sale. Alcohol 12.5%, residual sugar 6 g/l, total acidity 5.12 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 8°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

A brut metodo classico from Cortese made for the aperitivo, nine months on the lees.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant straw yellow with a fine, persistent bead. Fresh and nimble, with savoury notes of lychee and yellow citrus. Fragrant on the palate with pleasant acidity and fascinating minerality; the finish lingers on grapefruit, mandarin and sugar cane.

## Food pairings

Sweet green olives, Parmigiano, salty nibbles, olive all'ascolana, classic canapes, smoked salmon, vitello tonnato, fried vegetables and shellfish, chicken salad, pizza and fried chicken; the page adds big salads, delicate first courses, raw fish, asparagus, eggs and mozzarella.