Pio Cesare Gavi DOCG

Wine information: This historic family-owned estate is named after its founder Cesare Pio, who established the business in 1881. It is based in Alba in the heart of the Piemonte region, nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding hills provide a handful of ideal exposures for grape growing with unique micro-climates. The confluence of cold Alpine air with warm maritime moisture regularly creates a misty glow, or ‘nebbia’, over these foothills, hence Nebbiolo, the great red variety of the region. The Gavi is 100% Cortese sourced exclusively on hillside vineyards in selected locations of the Gavi area, belonging to families who have been producing their grapes for Pio Cesare for generations and who have worked their vineyards according to Pio’s strict quality controls. Vinification - slow fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, on the lees for four months. Aged in stainless steel for 12 months. The nose is lightly aromatic with hints of almonds and floral scents.On the palate there is ripe fruit and green apples. Full and flavoursome, yet soft, with a daring hint of green fruit.

 
   

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