2019 La Ghibellina ‘Mainin’ Gavi di Gavi

The ‘Mainìn’ is made from 100% estate-grown Cortese, fermented and aged in stainless steel. Good Gavi (like this one) is characterized by an almost Chablis-like mineral quality, with restrained aromas of white flowers, wet stones and tart citrus. Refreshing and crisp for a day by the pool!

Great with any sort of seafood dish like grilled shrimp kabobs!

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$20.00

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La Ghibellina is an estate in the Gavi appellation of southern Piedmont, near the border with Liguria and less than an hour’s drive to Genoa on the coast. Cortese di Gavi, or Gavi di Gavi which the wine can be called when the grapes are grown in the commune of Gavi, was promoted to DOCG status in 1998. Wines labeled Cortese di Gavi or Gavi di Gavi must be made from 100% Cortese grapes. The Cortese grape, with it’s striking acidity and chalky mineral character, thrives in the limestone rich clay soils around Gavi.

The owners, Marina and Alberto Ghibellini, manage the farm and wine production with the help of the clearly talented oenologist Beppe Caviola and their agronomist, Alberto Abate. While Marina’s family has been in the Gavi area for generations, Marina and Alberto are newcomers to the winemaking scene in Gavi; they made their first vintage in 2000. Their total production is currently about 5,000 cases per year.