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La Scolca – Gavi DOCG White Label
Italy is well known for its red wines, but the country is home to some exceptional whites, such as those produced under Gavi DOCG. The wines are made in Piedmont and the classic Bianco version uses local cortese grapes. This bottle by La Scolca is a fine introduction whether you’re familiar with the variety or have never heard of it before. The winery has been in business for over a century, fine tuning and innovating sustainable techniques, while maintaining close ties with tradition. By honing in on the cortese variety, La Scolca has managed to bring the grape’s unique characteristics to the forefront.
The Gavi DOCG White Label is fermented in stainless steel tanks to keep it fresh and lively in the glass. The crisp wine displays notes of lemon, pear, and peach, which are rounded out with hints of almond. A medium body adds depth to the palate, elevated with a gentle acidity. This stellar white makes an excellent pairing for seafood or poultry dishes, but it would work with most recipes that feature the best of summer produce.