Produttori del Gavi Il Forte, Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy, 2024

Producer Profile

Situated 40km from the Ligurian Sea, within the province of Alessandria Produttori del Gavi overlooks the historic Gavi fortress and has been making wine for over 65 years.

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

30 year old Guyot cultivated vines at 200 to 300 metres asl sit in the predominantly red clay- based alluvial soils. Usually harvested in mid september.

Winemaking

A temperature controlled vinification at 12 degrees C for 20 days. Refined on the lees for 3 months in stainless steel and refined in the bottle for a month.

Tasting Note

Straw yellow, with a classic green tint. This Gavi recalls hints of acacia flowers, pear, passion fruit and pineapple. The mouth feel is sapid, long, fresh and elegant. Light weight and with good acidity. This wine is wonderfully versatile.

Food Matching

This wine can be served as an aperitif, recommended with light first courses, fish dishes, fresh cheeses and slightly spicy.