Gavi Le Marne
Category
White
Grapes
100 % Cortese
Appellation
Gavi (DOCG)
Producer
Country
Italy
Region
Piémont
Size
750 ml
Degree of alcohol
12,5 %
Serving temperature
10-11 °C
Available in these provinces
British Columbia, Alberta
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Terroir
Clay marl. Located on high hills, the Ligurian sea is a few kilometres to the south and the Apennines to the west create a unique microclimate.
Manual harvest, preceded by summer thinning of excess bunches of grape. -
Vinification and maturation
Partial cold maceration followed by a soft-press and fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 12 /15 days a temperature between 16 and 18 °C in steel tanks.
Aged for 3-4 months with its yeast in steel tanks. -
Features
Straw yellow with brilliant green hues. Elegant, fresh with the scents of golden apple, acacia flower, citrus and bread crust.
A fresh wine with crisp acidity. Well-structured, fragrant.
Good length with a round and savory finish. -
Food Pairings
Carpaccio of meat and fish, sushi, spaghetti with clams, grilled fish.
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Medals / Press reviews
Wine Enthusiast 90 points (2018)
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Terroir
Clay marl. Located on high hills, the Ligurian sea is a few kilometres to the south and the Apennines to the west create a unique microclimate.
Manual harvest, preceded by summer thinning of excess bunches of grape. -
Vinification and maturation
Partial cold maceration followed by a soft-press and fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 12 /15 days a temperature between 16 and 18 °C in steel tanks.
Aged for 3-4 months with its yeast in steel tanks. -
Features
Straw yellow with brilliant green hues. Elegant, fresh with the scents of golden apple, acacia flower, citrus and bread crust.
A fresh wine with crisp acidity. Well-structured, fragrant.
Good length with a round and savory finish. -
Food Pairings
Carpaccio of meat and fish, sushi, spaghetti with clams, grilled fish.
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Medals / Press reviews
Wine Enthusiast 90 points (2018)