Region
In the northwest of Italy lies the unique low alpine region of Piedmont (or Piemonte), which means `at the foot of the mountains`. Weather influences come from the Apennine Mountains and the Alps The region includes the small and prestigious hillside wine towns of Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Gavi, where a diverse variety of well-known wine styles originate. Some of Italy`s most revered and expensive red wines come from the Nebbiolo grape, grown alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and for white wines Moscato and Cortese.
 
Producer
Vite Colte is made up of people who strongly believe in a shared concept of quality, where the responsibility of individuals is an integral part of the broader final result. Winegrowers, partners, friends. The members of Vite Colte and their families are the cornerstones of a modern winery that demands expertise, dedication, and commitment to the very high standards of Piedmont traditions. They have just one goal. an absolute and constant quality standard, the result of agronomic choices aimed at sustainable, selective vineyard management focused on achieving perfectly ripe fruit.
 
Tasting Notes
The sloping hills of Gavi, roughly 300 metres above sea level, provide the Cortese grape the perfect conditions to produce concentrated, rich wines. Made from the grapes of a single vineyard, this Gavi di Gavi has expressive aromas of floral notes, ripe pear & citrus fruit. The wine is aged on its lees to give soft texture and complexity. The palate has a graceful balance of stone fruit, ripe orange and citrus notes, and a long crisp finish.
 
Food
This wine is excellent to pair with white meat-based dishes, vegetable starters, soups, and with rice and pasta dishes like tagliatelle with herbs and seafood risotto.
 
Media
Decanter rating 92 points in October 2023.