2025 Lugarara Gavi di Gavi, La Giustiniana

• Style: Crisp, mineral-driven Piedmont white
• Taste: Stone fruit and lime zest with almond notes on the finish
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, cream pasta, salads, light dishes
• Occasion: Aperitivo, summer drinking, weeknight, Sunday lunch
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale straw with a whisper of green, this wine announces itself with bright stone fruit and citrus zest. The mineral lift arrives immediately, followed by an almond note on the length that signals proper ripeness and structure. Crisp acidity and balanced tension make this approachable without being simple, layered without pretension.

The Winery — La Giustiniana

La Giustiniana's Lugarara vineyard occupies 40 hectares across 110 total in the heart of Rovereto di Gavi, where grey marl soils and south-southeast exposure build the wine's characteristic balance. Hand-picked Cortese is fermented cool in stainless steel and bottled without oak—a deliberate choice that lets each vineyard's character shine through in the glass. The 2025 vintage captured a near-perfect growing season in Italy's Piedmont: cool nights preserved aromatic freshness while warm days delivered ripe, concentrated fruit. This is the more open and forward expression of the estate's two single-vineyard offerings, built to drink well now.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Drink it with grilled white fish, shellfish risotto, or pasta dressed in cream and herbs. The acidity cuts through seafood or rich dishes with ease, yet the wine retains enough structure to feel substantial. Works equally well as an aperitif or alongside a summer meal. If you've found yourself reaching for the same bottle repeatedly, this belongs on your regular rotation. Explore Gavi selections to discover why this region remains one of Italy's most compelling dry whites.