# La Zerba (La Zerba)

> White, Gavi del Comune di Tassarolo DOCG by [La Zerba](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-zerba.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-zerba).

- **Producer:** La Zerba
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, fish and white meats