Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi 750 (750ml)
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Wine Type
White Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2020
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Country
Italy
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Region
Piedmont
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Sub-Region
Gavi
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Grape
Cortese
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Farming Method
ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More
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ABV
12.5%
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Food Pairing
AperitifCheeseSeafood
The Villa Sparina vineyards and winery were founded by the Moccagatta family in the 1970’s in Monterotondo, Piedmont, the heart of the Gavi DOCG. Villa Sparina comprises 100 hectares of land, 70 of which are cultivated with local grapes for the production of Gavi and Barbera wines. The estate produces a few wines from the Cortese grape; a Gavi di Gavi and a cru bottling from Monterotondo. The terroir exalts the acid component, savory and mineral features of the grape and contributes to the ageability of these wines.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of white blossoms, stone fruit and fresh herbs. Medium weight and dry on the palate with a lightly oily though the wine remains lively and fresh marked by green apple, lemon drop, peach, fresh herbs and minerality. The finish is long and pleasant. Wonderful concentration and balance.
“This is always a top Gavi and 2018 doesn’t disappoint. Loads of thyme, parsley, citrus and daffodils. Lovely density and spiciness add to the otherwise sleek and finely tuned palate. Drink now.” 92 pts James Suckling
Method
Made from Cortese grapes, hand-harvested between the end of September and the beginning of October. Softly crushed and fermented for three weeks in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 18° C.
Our Thoughts
Gavi is not very well known outside of it’s hilly home in Piedmont, Italy though I hope it starts to get noticed. The grape is Cortese, a thin skinned white that has the potential, when well cared for, to make nuanced and mineral driven wines of great character. Think apple, meyer lemon, melon and almond notes that intertwine with a seashell like minerality on the palate and fresh acidity. Villa Sparina’s Gavi di Gavi smells of stone fruit and citrus; its medium bodied palate is bright and lively, showing fresh herbs, mineral character and white pepper. I love the purity of this white wine which has me craving a plate of fresh basil pesto pasta or seafood dishes garnished with lemon and parsley.
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