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La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Bianco Secco 2015
Gavi, Piedmont, ItalyLa Scolca was the first winery established in Gavi, in 1919. The vineyard is located 50km from the sea, in the Rovereto Superiore area of Gavi. Planted on steep hills, the Cortese vines—the oldest in the Piedmont region—produce complex wines and some of Italy’s best Grand Crus. The winery has implemented cryomaceration, a technique that involves cold fermentation and the use of natural yeast strains. The black label Gavi dei Gavi is the premium white of the property, with vine age 60+ years, wild fermented and with partial skin maceration all adding layers of depth and complexity. Full and lees-rich, with almonds, roasted walnuts, crystalline orange, green fig, white honey, quince, nougat and white floral blossoms all kept taught with a buzzy spicing and fine grip through a lengthy finish. This is a full, elegant, concentrated and sophisticated white wine that is showing well now and over the next few years. Impressive that all of this is only 12 percent alcohol. Best enjoyed without a chill.Tasted: 08 May 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $45.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: CorteseCSPC: 301903UPC: 8032927002241
