La Scolca's Gavi Valentino from the 2013 vintage represents the refined expression of Cortese from Piedmont's most prestigious white wine zone. This wine demonstrates the mineral precision and elegant restraint characteristic of mature Gavi, with its pale straw colour and measured aromatics reflecting a decade of measured development in bottle. The 12% alcohol speaks to the cool-climate terroir's influence, allowing the wine's natural acidity and subtle stone fruit character to dominate the palate. Serve this wine at 8–10°C alongside seafood risotto or delicate white fish preparations to fully appreciate its understated sophistication and evolving tertiary notes.
Data sheet
- Alcohol content
- 12.0
- Origin
- Italien
- Vintage
- 2013
- Region
- Piemont
- Grape variety
- Cortese
- Closure
- Naturkorken
- Importer
- Siehe Erzeuger
- Producer
- La Scolca, Strada per Rovereto 170/r, 15066 Gavi AL, Italien
- Serving temperature
- 10-12 °C
- Body
- 2
- Tannin
- 1
- Acidity
- 4
- Sweetness
- 1
- Fruit
- 3
- Characteristics
- Dry, Mineral, Cold Maceration, Age-Worthy
- Food pairing
- Shellfish, Risotto ai frutti di mare, Vitello Tonnato, Delicate Fish
- Élevage
- Cold maceration in white winemaking, stainless steel tank