White

Il Valentino

By La Scolca, Gavi, Piemonte, Italy

La Scolca Il Valentino

Gavi made from the estate's youngest vines, named after the Savoy general Valentino Sartore. Fresh, light and easy-drinking; the latest vintage is released in January.

Tasting notes

Pale straw colour. Fine, pleasantly fresh nose with almond and Mediterranean herbs. Dry, well formed, full-bodied and persistent palate with peach, mango, green apple, citrus and pear.

Pairs well with

Suited to the whole meal: aperitifs, vegetable dishes, light cheeses.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Gavi DOCG
Grape
Cortese 100%
Production area
Hills of Gavi and neighbouring communes
Vineyard planting
Yield around 85 q/ha depending on the vintage; grapes from the estate's youngest vineyards
Vinification
Traditional, with temperature control
Serving temperature
About 12 °C

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