Produttori del Gavi
With 220ha between them, the 95 farmers in this co-operative boast the largest vineyard holding in Gavi DOCG, which contains a number of organically certified vineyards as well as vines up to 90 years old. Today, its members are led by oenologist Andrea Pancotti. The local terroir is characterized by thin, calcareous white soils that have proved ideal for growing the native Cortese grape. Perfumed by the brackish wind that blows in from the sea, these wines are superbly lean and with great finesse.
Viticulture
Vineyards are spread across a diverse range of hillside sites characterised by calcareous, limestone and clay soils, ideal for cultivating Cortese. The region benefits from a unique microclimate where cooling sea breezes from Liguria meet the Apennines, allowing slow, even ripening and preserving acidity. Vines are typically trained using Guyot, with many parcels featuring older vines, and increasing emphasis on sustainable and organic practices within the cooperative.
Winemaking
Winemaking is centralised and carefully managed to ensure consistency while respecting individual vineyard parcels. Grapes are sorted and vinified under strict DOCG regulations, with temperature‑controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatics. Wines are typically aged on fine lees for several months before bottling, enhancing texture and complexity while maintaining the hallmark clarity and precision of Gavi.
Highlights
- Major cooperative with extensive vineyard holdings, producing benchmark expressions of Gavi DOCG from the Cortese grape.
- Diverse terroir and maritime‑influenced and deliver wines with freshness, minerality and balanced ripeness.
- Precise, stainless‑steel winemaking with lees ageing ensures purity, consistency and refined structure across the range.
