# La Scolca d'Antan (La Scolca)

> White, Vino Bianco by [La Scolca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-scolca.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-scolca-d-antan).

- **Producer:** La Scolca
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Vino Bianco
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Hills of Gavi
- **Vinification:** White-wine method, cold in steel, partly macerated on the skins; native lees (sur lie) until bottling, aged at least ten years mostly in temperature-controlled steel tanks; bottled naturally clear, by decanting
- **Serving temperature:** Not below 12 °C; open ahead and use large glasses
- **Storage:** Excellent in the first years; keeps its characteristics well
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

Made only in great vintages from the vineyards that also supply the Etichetta Nera, then rested for at least ten years in steel on its native lees.

## Tasting notes

Intense pale straw colour. Intense, long, continuous nose with honey, hazelnut and toasted almond. Typical palate with slight mineral notes turning to flint, with walnut, exotic fruit, grapefruit, butter, saffron and candied citrus.

## Food pairings

Whole meal, after dinner and for contemplation: flavourful cheeses, meat pâté, oysters and crustaceans.