Laficaia Gavi di Gavi (75cl, 12.5%)

Laficaia Gavi di Gavi is a dry white wine made entirely from Cortese, from the Gavi commune in Piedmont, Italy. The estate was established in 2013 by Enrico Piantato, with vineyards at 250–300 metres on south and south-west facing slopes. The grapes grow on clay and marl soils. After soft crushing, the juice ferments for three weeks at 18°C in stainless steel tanks, with no oak influence. The wine is bottled at 12.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The bouquet opens with fresh white flowers and citrus blossom, followed by green apple and pear, with a light mineral undertone. The palate is crisp and clean, with lemon zest and white stone fruit, dry and light-bodied, with bright acidity and gentle fruit sweetness. The finish is moderately long, with pleasant minerality and a faint bitter-almond note.