# Gavi dei Gavi Limited Edition (La Scolca)

> White, Gavi DOCG by [La Scolca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-scolca.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-scolca-gavi-dei-gavi-limited-edition).

- **Producer:** La Scolca
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Hills of the commune of Gavi
- **Vinification:** White-wine method, cold in steel, partly macerated on the skins; native lees (sur lie) until bottling; bottled naturally clear for decanting, without filtration; at least 3 years on the lees in steel and 2 more in bottle
- **Serving temperature:** Not below 12 °C; open the bottle in advance and use large glasses
- **Storage:** Excellent in the first years; keeps its characteristics well over time
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

A limited reserve made only in the best vintages, built to show how well Gavi can age.

## Tasting notes

Golden colour; naturally clear through static settling. Intense, long, continuous nose, warm and soothing, soft and elegant, with toasted hazelnut, light smoky shades, pastry and mineral notes. Typical palate with slight minerality turning to flint; walnut and toasted almond on the finish.

## Food pairings

Whole meal, after dinner and for contemplation. Flavourful cheeses, meat pâté, crustaceans, oysters, risotto.