Gav Di Gavi Villa Sparina DOCG, 2022 Piemonte / 4 bottles

$128.00

Region & Producer

  • Region: Gavi di Gavi DOCG, southeastern Piemonte (near the Ligurian border).

  • Producer: Villa Sparina, one of the most renowned estates in Gavi, is also recognized for its elegant, amphora-shaped bottles.

  • Gavi di Gavi is the highest-quality designation within the Gavi DOCG, limited to the commune of Gavi itself.

Grape

  • 100% Cortese – the native white grape of the region.

Style & Tasting Notes

  • Color: Bright straw yellow.

  • Nose: Fresh, floral, and mineral with notes of white peach, pear, citrus, and wildflowers.

  • Palate: Crisp and elegant with lively acidity, flavors of lemon, green apple, almond, and a subtle saline minerality.

  • Finish: Long, clean, with a touch of bitter almond (typical of Cortese).

Winemaking

  • Stainless steel vinification to preserve freshness and fruit purity.

  • Aged briefly on fine lees for roundness and texture.

Food Pairings

  • A classic Italian white for food pairing:

    • Seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, branzino)

    • Light pasta dishes with vegetables or pesto (Liguria’s classic match)

    • Fresh cheeses and antipasti

    • Excellent as an aperitif

Region & Producer

  • Region: Gavi di Gavi DOCG, southeastern Piemonte (near the Ligurian border).

  • Producer: Villa Sparina, one of the most renowned estates in Gavi, is also recognized for its elegant, amphora-shaped bottles.

  • Gavi di Gavi is the highest-quality designation within the Gavi DOCG, limited to the commune of Gavi itself.

Grape

  • 100% Cortese – the native white grape of the region.

Style & Tasting Notes

  • Color: Bright straw yellow.

  • Nose: Fresh, floral, and mineral with notes of white peach, pear, citrus, and wildflowers.

  • Palate: Crisp and elegant with lively acidity, flavors of lemon, green apple, almond, and a subtle saline minerality.

  • Finish: Long, clean, with a touch of bitter almond (typical of Cortese).

Winemaking

  • Stainless steel vinification to preserve freshness and fruit purity.

  • Aged briefly on fine lees for roundness and texture.

Food Pairings

  • A classic Italian white for food pairing:

    • Seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, branzino)

    • Light pasta dishes with vegetables or pesto (Liguria’s classic match)

    • Fresh cheeses and antipasti

    • Excellent as an aperitif