# Ventola (La Bollina)

> White, Gavi DOCG by [La Bollina](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-bollina.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-bollina-ventola).

- **Producer:** La Bollina
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Around the estate, Serravalle Scrivia (AL)
- **Soil:** Marl and clay (terreni marnoso-argillosi)
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Vinification:** Static clarification of the musts for 24 hours, then fermentation in steel at controlled temperature for two-thirds of its duration, completed in French barriques.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12 degrees C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Ventola is La Bollina's higher-tier Gavi DOCG, part-fermented and aged for 6 months in French barrique (40%) and steel (60%) for extra structure.

## Tasting notes

Intense straw yellow with golden reflections. Jasmine and almond blossom, with light hints of pear, yellow peach and vanilla. Good acidity giving freshness, persistence and minerality, balancing the natural softness from light overripening of the grapes.

## Food pairings

Shellfish, raw fish and white meats.