Santa Seraffa Gavi del Comune di Gavi
Santa Seraffa Gavi del Comune di Gavi is a dry, light-bodied white from Cortese (Gavi, Italy), in the crisp, dry whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is none. Good with pesto, charcuterie, white fish, shellfish.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavi di Gavi Lugarara La Giustiniana Half 2025 La Giustiniana · Northern Italy | £14.00 | |||
| La Scolca Etichetta Bianco Gavi 2025 La Scolca · Piedmont | £14.24 | |||
| La Raia Gavi Pleo 2024 La Raia · Piedmont | £14.40 | |||
| Castellari Bergaglio Rolona Gavi di Gavi 2024 Castellari Bergaglio · Piedmont | £14.45 |
The vines, planted on a mixture of soils - but with a clay base, are nurtured from bud-break to harvest. The 100% Cortese grapes typically ripen relatively late (end of September / start of October) and undergo a very careful pressing in the winery to avoid oxidation of the juice. Whole bunch pressing is utilised to retain higher acidity levels and a more floral, textured style. After static settling for 48 hours, to separate the lees from the juice, the clean juice is racked for fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then enjoys a period of maturation on fine lees before bottling – for longevity and freshness in bottle. Tasting notes A fine and pure expression of Gavi with pretty aromas of flora, citrus and green apple combined with more complex hints of frangipane. The palate has apple and lemon characters, and an appealing weight and minerality. The finish is textural, long and defined. ABV 12.5%