# Gavi (Villa Giada)

> White, Gavi DOCG by [Villa Giada](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/villa-giada.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/villa-giada-gavi).

- **Producer:** Villa Giada
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Gavi DOCG
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Production area:** Classic Gavi area
- **Soil:** Calcareous marl
- **Harvest:** By hand in mid-September
- **Vinification:** Hand harvested, immediately destemmed and pressed. Fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature. A few months on native yeasts before bottling.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A dry Cortese from the classic Gavi area, fermented in steel and left a few months on native yeasts. Good young and with moderate ageing.

## Tasting notes

Light straw yellow with greenish reflections. Fresh and fruity nose with evident mineral notes. Savoury, dry, with good acidity and delicate hints of almond.

## Food pairings

Throughout the meal and as an aperitif.