Tenuta La Giustiniana
2025
Lugarara Gavi di Gavi, La Giustiniana
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Gavi
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Gavi
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Cortese is a white grape built for freshness, and it reaches its finest expression in the Gavi region of Piemonte. While Cortese appears across several Piemontese DOCs — including Colli Tortonesi and Monferrato — those bottlings rarely match the focus and character Gavi delivers. If you want a lean, citrus-edged Italian white rather than a richly oaked one, this is where to look.
Why choose Gavi wine?
Gavi carries DOCG status — the top tier of Italian wine classification, also labelled Cortese di Gavi DOCG — which sets it apart from Cortese bottlings in neighbouring Colli Tortonesi and Monferrato that sit at DOC level. That classification signals stricter production rules and a more consistent style. In the glass, the best Gavi wines offer delicate aromatics alongside citrus and mineral notes, all underpinned by bright, refreshing acidity rather than weight or oak. That makes them an easy call for a seafood dinner — grilled sea bass, shellfish, or a plate of linguine alle vongole all work beautifully. If you want a reliably crisp aperitivo white with real appellation credibility, this is also the style to reach for. If you want Cortese at its most defined, our Gavi selection starts here →
Why was Gavi wine historically associated with fish dishes?
Gavi was originally produced to supply the fish restaurants of Genova and the Ligurian coast, and its crisp acidity and citrus character make it a natural match for seafood.
How does Gavi DOCG differ from other Cortese DOC wines?
Gavi DOCG, also labelled Cortese di Gavi DOCG, sits above DOC-level Cortese from Colli Tortonesi and Monferrato, with tighter production rules and greater style consistency.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.