White
La Zerba
By La Zerba, Gavi, Piemonte, Italy
The estate's traditional Gavi from 100% Cortese on organic clay vineyards in Tassarolo, fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Tasting notes
Clear, brilliant straw yellow. Intense aromas of peach, citrus, pear and white flowers. Fresh and soft on the palate with mineral sensations.
Pairs well with
Aperitif, fish and white meats
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Gavi del Comune di Tassarolo DOCG
- Grape
- Cortese 100%
- Production area
- Estate vineyards around the winery in Tassarolo
- Soil
- Clay
- Exposure
- South, south-west, 280 to 300 m a.s.l.
- Harvest
- Mid-September
- Vineyard planting
- Guyot training, Simonit & Sirch pruning, organic vineyards; vines average 20 years old; first vintage 1990
- Vinification
- Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 18°C to keep the fruity aromas, lasting about a week. Aged in steel for about 5 months after racking with repeated bâtonnage on the fine lees, then at least 3 months in bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 12°C
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