# La Cedraia Selezione (La Cedraia)

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

- **Producer:** La Cedraia
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Estate vineyard between Novi Ligure and Gavi
- **Soil:** Yellowish-grey clayey marl
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** By hand
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 5000 vines/hectare, 225-275 m a.s.l.; yield 80-90 quintals per hectare, 70% wine yield
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, settling and fermentation at controlled temperature, then extended ageing on the fine lees (bâtonage) in stainless steel tanks. VIVA sustainability certified. 13% vol; residual sugar 2 g/l, total acidity 5.1 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 °C as an aperitif; 11-13 °C with main dishes
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The estate's top Gavi, a single-variety Cortese with extended lees ageing in steel; sold as 'Etichetta Nera' in the shop.

## Tasting notes

Light straw colour with greenish hues. White fruit then mineral notes; very dry, fresh and persistent, finely savoury with a slight almond finish.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, hors-d'oeuvres, white meats, fish, shellfish, vegetable pies, cold cuts, fresh and lightly seasoned cheeses.