Cortese di Gavi

Gavi ( Cortese di Gavi also called ) is a dry Italian white wine. Since 9 July 1998, the appellation of the Province of Alessandria, Piedmont has the status of a Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed after the area already on June 26, 1974 was awarded the DOC status accorded. It is produced from 380 regrierten winemakers on the comprehensive about 1229 ha area around the town of Gavi. The maximum income amounts, according to the statutes DOCG 66.5 hectoliters / hectare. In the year 2007, the quantity produced 79 891 hl of wine (equivalent to about 10.6 million bottles ). That He is one of the most popular white wines in Italy. The white wine is made 100% from grapes Cortese. Therefore, standing on some labels also the name Cortese di Gavi; another synonym is Gavi di Gavi, if he comes from the immediate surroundings of the village of Gavi.

Good Gavi is fruity and aromatic, slightly bitter and sometimes with a lemon shade. He is partially aged in oak barrels. Since the wine is an excellent accompaniment to fish dishes, were obtained first great success on the coasts of Liguria. Meanwhile, the wine has also become an important export. Due to growing competition in their own country by winemaker from Friuli where prices are likely to easily correct down.

• Alcohol: 11-12.5 percent by volume
• Acidity: 6-7.5 per thousand
• Serving temperature: 10 ° C