Araldica La Luciana Gavi is a crisp Italian white wine made from the Cortese grape in Piedmont. Fermented in stainless steel, it offers zesty citrus and mineral flavours. Serve chilled as an aperitif or with seafood.
This product is not for sale to people under the ages: 18 years (UK and EU), 21 years (USA) etc. By placing an order, you confirm that you meet the legal drinking age requirement in your country. To confirm that the recipient meets the legal drinking age to purchase alcohol, a valid photographic ID with his/her date of birth is required prior to delivery. If this identification is not provided, the alcohol will be returned at your expense. See our Shipping Policy and Terms of Service for further information.
Gavi - White Italian Wine
Wine of Italy
The Cortese Grape is traditionally grown in the area around the town of Gavi, where it gives dry, lemony wines. This version is fermented in stainless steel tanks to give a clear and elegant flavour.
Allergy Advice: Contains Sulphites
| Alcohol by volume | 12% |
| Alcoholic content | 9 units |
| Region of origin | Piedmont |
| Grape variety | Cortese |
| Producer | Araldica Castlevero |
| Winemaker | Claudio Manera |
| Wine colour | White |
| Type of closure | Screwcap |
| Country of origin | Italy |
Serving suggestion: Zesty citrus fruit and lightly floral characters, with hints of apple and pear. Fresh, steely acidity and underlying mineral characters, balanced by notes of melon and stone fruit, and a touch of spice give a clear and elegant flavour. It is ideal as an aperitif or with seafood. Serve chilled.
Storage instructions: To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 2 years of purchase.
History: Araldica is Piemonte's most progressive co-operative, founded in 1954 by Livio Manera, father of the current Managing Director and Winemaker Claudio Manera. Over the last 60+ years Araldica has developed to become a major winemaking force in Northern Italy, with Claudio's wife Lella heading up quality control within the winery and their son Carlo, now also a qualified winemaker, coming on board into the winemaking team.
Regional information: Produced from Cortese grapes cultivated in vineyards on the Monferrato hills in the south of the Piemonte region of Northern Italy. The vineyards are southwest facing and situated at altitudes of between 250 and 400m, and grapes are harvested by hand in late September.
Vinification: Grapes are harvested by hand in late September and gently pressed before fermenting for between 10-15 days at 14 degrees in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
