Gavi (2021)

About this wine

This Gavi presents a light straw yellow color with pale green hues. Its aroma is intense and refined, featuring persistent fruity and floral notes reminiscent of Golden Delicious apple and green almonds, complemented by a strong scent of chamomile flowers. On the palate, the wine is harmonious and sapid, delivering a balanced and persistent flavor profile. The Cortese grape, native to the Piedmont region, is known for producing wines with remarkable freshness and minerality. The vineyards are situated on moderately sloped hills with marl soils rich in silt and sand, contributing to the wine's structure and complexity.

About the grape

The Cortese grape, native to Italy's Piedmont region, has been cultivated since at least the 17th century. Its first recorded mention dates back to 1659, highlighting its longstanding presence in Italian viticulture. Renowned for its high acidity and crisp character, Cortese thrives in the Gavi area, where it is exclusively used to produce the esteemed Gavi DOCG wines. The 2021 Marchesi di Barolo Gavi is crafted entirely from this varietal, showcasing the grape's ability to yield fresh, elegant wines that have gained international acclaim.

Quick facts

• 🍇 Gavi is a renowned Italian white wine produced exclusively from the Cortese grape variety, known for its crisp acidity and delicate flavors.
• 🍏 The 2021 Marchesi di Barolo Gavi exhibits a light straw yellow color with pale green hues, offering an intense and refined aroma with fruity and floral notes reminiscent of Golden Delicious apple and green almonds, along with a strong scent of chamomile flowers.
• 🏞️ The Gavi region, located in Piedmont, Italy, is characterized by its unique terroir of marl, silt, and sand soils, contributing to the wine's remarkable structure and minerality.
• 🏰 Marchesi di Barolo, the producer of this Gavi, is a historic winery with roots dating back to the early 19th century, renowned for its dedication to traditional winemaking methods.
• ❄️ The 2021 vintage of Marchesi di Barolo Gavi has an alcohol content of 12.5% and is best served chilled at around 8°C to fully appreciate its harmonious and sapid taste.

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Producer

Marchesi di Barolo, located in the town of Barolo, Italy, is renowned for its pivotal role in transforming Barolo wine from a sweet, sparkling beverage into the dry, robust red wine celebrated today. In the early 19th century, Marchesa Giulia Falletti di Barolo, originally Juliette Colbert from France, recognized the potential of the Nebbiolo grape and introduced innovative winemaking techniques, including fermentation in large casks within temperature-controlled cellars, to produce a stable, full-bodied wine. This transformation earned Barolo the moniker "The King of Wines, the Wine of Kings," as it became a favorite among European nobility. After the Falletti lineage ended without heirs, the estate was acquired in 1929 by Pietro Abbona, whose family continues to uphold the winery's legacy, now spanning six generations. Today, Marchesi di Barolo manages approximately 120 hectares of vineyards, producing wines that honor both tradition and innovation.