San Silvestro Fossili Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2024
Classic Gavi di Gavi
Aromatic
£16.35
| Producer | San Silvestro |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piemonte |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Body / Style | Aromatic |
| Grape Blend | 100% Cortese |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 12 |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Citrussy |
San Silvestro Fossili Gavi del Comune di Gavi is a crisp white wine which shows incredible mineral, zesty citrus and floral notes, with a hint of spice. Prominent mineral characters linger on the deliciously mouthwatering finish.
Established in 1871, San Silvestro has produced DOC and DOCG wines from its estate winery in the Commune of Novello, in Piedmont. The traditional varieties are mostly grown in the Langhe and from vineyards found in the Roero and the Monferrato regions. Founded by Giovanni Sartirano, San Silvestro and has been passed down through four generations and today, it is run by cousins Paolo and Guido Sartirano. Following the family traditions and ethos, they hold the Equalitas certification for their sustainably cultivated vineyards and produce modern wines which express the traditional varieties of the Piedmont region and its distinctive terroir. Over the years San Silvestro has gradually expanded beyond the local market and their award-winning wines are internationally recognised.
On the hills near Gavi, not far from the Ligurian Sea, the Cortese grapes are grown, producing this Gavi D.O.C.G. Cortese is a white grape variety grown in the Alessandria area, especially on the hillsides surrounding the town of Gavi. This variety is not very robust and requires good climatic conditions in order to ripen properly. In the Alessandria area, it has found the essential conditions to produce excellent results. The soils are rich in marls and fossils, providing a unique terroir for this unique wine.
The grapes were gently pressed prior to the fermentation, which took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18 to 20°C and lasted 10 days. The wine was left to rest in tank on its fine lees for six months, which added texture and complexity, prior to being bottled.
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