Cortese

No sulphur added Gavi! 100% Cortese grapes, farmed biodynamically. Fermentation with native yeasts in steel tanks with temperature controls. Lightly filtered. Ran by Massimiliana Spinola and Henry Finzi-Constantine, L’Azienda Vitivinicola Castello di Tassarolo is situated in the commune of Tassarolo in the heart of Gavi in Piedmont and consists of 20 hectares of vineyards that surrounds the winery. The variety of vines cultivated on the estate are “Cortese di Gavi”, Barbera and some Cabernet Sauvignon. The Spinola family, who has inhabited the castle in Tassarolo in some form or another since 250 AD, has been making wine from these vines since the year 1367! In 2006 Henry and Massimiliana began developing biodynamic methods of viticulture that guarantees the maximum respect for nature and the environment. Henry, born and raised in London, is the first to develop working heavy horses in the vineyards in the North of Italy. He concerns himself with working the land and the health of the vines. He is collaborating with other experts in the field, in designing and developing draught equipment for biodynamic farming methods in the vineyards. He has also been a passionate student of Rudolf Steiner’s philosophies for over 20 years, and applies this methods to his work in the vines. Henry currently holds courses that teaches the theory and practice of heavy horses within the vineyards, forest and fields. And is developing a nationally recognized certificate for the various fields of work suitable for implementing heavy horses, in regards on promoting heavy horse work in Piedmont. Massimiliana works closely with their enologist Vincenzo to make the wines in the cantina. Together they have developed a method of making white wines without any added sulfur and without oxidative properties, a difficult feat for many involved in Natural Winemaking. They attribute much of their success in this endeavor to the health of the soil and grapes afforded by Henry’s biodynamic work. - Jenny & Francois

Discover Massone Gavi Masera Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Batasiolo Gavi Di Gavi Granee Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Sparkling straw-yellow in color. Floral scents with lingering tones of ripe fruits on the nose and tertiary aromas. Enormously fresh, full rich flavor, long-lasting with mineral tones.

Discover San Matteo Gavi Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

WINE DESCRIPTION This is the most representative and classic wine produced by the winery and it is for this reason that its label carries the name “Meirana” on it. As a matter of fact the oldest document which states the origin of the name “Gavi” is preserved at the Record Office in Genova and mentions vineyard and chestnut woods on a spot called Meirana. That document dates back to 971 A.D. TASTING NOTES The color is pale straw yellow with green reflections. The bouquet on the nose is fine and delicate with lots of fruits, such as peach, melon and pink grapefruit, together with some hints of anise and flowers. Very fresh and balanced sip, with a long fruity finish.

One of Piedmont’s famous DOCG zones, Gavi di Gavi at its best is a tight, bright, aromatic white wine primed to be an elevated alternative to Pinot Grigio at your table. La Giustiniana is, without a doubt, an elite Gavi expert. This is a texural wine made entirely of hand-harvested Cortese from the region’s best vineyards. The calcareous soil renders an elegant expression of the grape, and a long, cool fermentation in stainless steel draws out bright herbal notes that linger on the finish. The pronounced acidity and refined profile of anise, green apple, and almond make this dry white a versatile accompaniment for many meals. It shines with fish and light pastas, or sipped as an aperitif.

Bright, pale yellow in the glass offering aromas of minerals, flowers and fresh stone fruits. Excellent structure and balance creating a certain elegance of fruit, acidity, freshness and a lingering finish. Excellent as an aperitif, but matches well with oysters, shellfish, sushi and lighter pasta dishes. Organic and Biodynamic!

WINE DESCRIPTION This wine represents the best production of La Meirana. It is obtained from the grapes of old vineyards which are situated in an area called “Fasciola” and were planted in 1953 and 1955. The yield of these vineyards is, on average, from 30 to 40 quintals per hectar, which is far below those allowed by the appellation. The name of the wine honors the estate’s founder, Bruno Broglia. TASTING NOTES The color is pale straw yellow with green reflections. Rich and intense bouquet on the nose, with complex fragrances of wildflowers and honey. Dry and elegant sip, with an harmonius lingering finish.

Cortese grapes for Gavi production benefit of the typical microclimate of our area, which highly concentrates its activation within the vineyards located around the cellar. The grapes are healthy and present a good sugar rate and a balanced acidity; this allows us to produce a very pleasant and easy to drink white wine.

Historical single-vineyard located in the Municipality of Gavi. Average age of the vines: approximately 40 years.

Villa Rosa Gavi di Gavi is a fragrant dry white with nuances of apple and melon on the nose. Medium in body, it is studded with stone fruit flavors and mineral qualities that extend through the crisp, clean finish. Vinified entirely in stainless steel, it is released young and is best enjoyed soon after.

Intense straw yellow color and bright with greenish reflections . The nose intense and persuasive of flowers and fruit , with notes that recall peach, tropical fruit , lime and hawthorn . The palate is rich , full and wide , full-bodied and balanced with a lively acidity . The finish is long and intense , with aromatic notes and minerals . With aging in bottle develops mineral notes that give more and more complexity on the aroma and taste .

Cortese grapes come from a native vine that boasts very ancient origins and it’s wide-spread throughout the alessandrino area. Known for its easy drinkability and for its immediate pleasantness it gives rise to wines that are clean fresh and vital. In the municipality of gavi where this wine gets its name this production is protected by the docg label which guarantees the product’s high quality. Wine-making: the de-stemmed grapes are subject to soft pressing. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in steel containers maintained at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation processes have finished the wine is left to rest in yeasts for at least four months before bottling. The wine: this wine is a straw-yellow hue of mid-range intensity. It boasts clear floral scents accompanied by a hint of melon and a light suggestion of citrus. To the palate it’s elegant very fresh and tasty balancing the variety’s typical acidity with a ‘gentile’ profile with good drinkability

Discover La Scolca Gavi De Gavi Black Label Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Fine, delicate, pleasently tart taste indicates antipasti, fish and seafoos. Unrivaled with oyesters, but an elegant accompaniment to white meat and vegetable pies.