Gavi DOCG 2011, La Battistina Estate

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This is lipsmackingly tasty Gavi, even better perhaps than the '10 was last year. It's slightly fresher, a touch more vibrant and energetic with lovely lime like fruit, finesse and crispness. This is a terrific alternative to a good Sancerre or Pouilly Fumé and is a match made in heaven with a tasty, plain grilled piece of fish.

Vintage: 2011

Closure: Cork

Grape: Cortese

Country: Italy

Region: Piemonte

ABV: 12.5%

Grape variety and blend : Cortese 100%

Alcohol : 12.5%

Residual sugar : 4 g/ltr

Production quantity : 150,000 Bottles

Age of vine : 35 to 40 years

Soil type : Chalk/Clay

Hand/machine harvested : Hand

Harvest dates :3rd week of September

Length of fermentation : About 3 weeks

Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Stainless Steel

Bottle/cask ageing : 4 months on fine lees before bottling

Colour : Pale straw

Bouquet : Fresh lime, Kiwi and pear

Serving temperature : 10 - 12 degrees C

Food match : Seafood, grilled fish and cold meats.

Ageing potential : 3 years from vintage

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