Cortese di Gavi DOCG

Pronunciation:

/kortˈeze dˈi ɡˈavɪ/

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Sparkling: 100% Cortese. For Spumante Metodo Classico – aged for 24 months of which 18 months on lees.
Still White Wine: 100% Cortese. Aged for 12 months of which at least 6 months in bottle.

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Interesting Fact(s):

Cortese di Gavi DOCG is produced in the Gavi region, which includes several municipalities in the province of Alessandria in Piedmont. The area is characterized by its hilly terrain and limestone-rich soils, ideal for growing the Cortese grape.
Cortese di Gavi wines are typically fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve their fresh and fruity characteristics. This minimal intervention approach allows the Cortese grape to express its natural flavors and aromas.

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