# Cuvée Marina (La Ghibellina)

> Sparkling, Gavi DOCG Metodo Classico Millesimato by [La Ghibellina](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-ghibellina.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-ghibellina-cuvee-marina).

- **Producer:** La Ghibellina
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG Metodo Classico Millesimato
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Comune di Gavi
- **Soil:** Sedimentary, clay soil
- **Exposure:** South, south-east
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, high density; about 0.9 hectares under vine
- **Vinification:** Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperature, 10 days at 16°C. Made using the classic method, aged on the lees for a minimum of 48 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 8°C
- **Il Vino Bello rating:** 4/5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

The estate's longest-aged metodo classico Gavi DOCG, named for Marina Galli and matured a minimum of 48 months on the lees; average production is about 2,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

Golden yellow with a fine, persistent perlage and excellent foam retention; dry, persistent and balanced on the palate, with evolved notes of aromatic herbs, dried fruit and spice on the nose.

## Food pairings

Good with spaghetti and lobster, grilled fish, shellfish and molluscs, and excellent with cheese.