# Millesimato (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-millesimato).

- **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 24 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 8°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A vintage-dated metodo classico Gavi DOCG from 100% Cortese, aged a minimum of 24 months on the lees; average production is about 3,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

Light golden yellow with a fine, persistent perlage; intense and complex on the nose with floral and fruity notes and elegant hints of yeast, pastry and toasted hazelnut, fresh and lively on the palate with an enveloping foam.

## Food pairings

Very versatile at the table, especially good with shellfish and seafood.