2023 Castellari Bergaglio Gavi di Gavi Rolona
Grape
Cortese
Its Origins
Gavi is one of Italy’s most celebrated whites, from the hills of southeastern Piedmont, close to Liguria. The wine takes its name from the medieval town of Gavi, which is towered over by a seventeenth-century fortress whose brooding outline is a remarkable contrast against the gently rolling vineyards surrounding it, sloping down towards the Lemme River. The Castellari Bergaglio estate is located right in the middle of this timeless landscape of natural beauty and tranquility with red clay soil, rich in iron, 200 meters (984 feet) above sea level. The estate has 30 acres (12 hectares) under vine and was founded in 1890. It is now in its fourth generation and is family run in the finest Italian fashion.
What The Critics Say
17++/20 JancisRobinson.com, Walter Speller (2021 vintage)
"A subdued but concentrated, almost rich nose of white fruit which has a perfumed quality to it. Lots of substance on the palate but still a little embryonic and with a long, lemony fruit finish. Great balance and focus and ends a little mouth-watering. From the Rolona vineyard on a very steep hill with calcareous soils high in minerals. Fermented in stainless steel after which it stayed for about five months on the lees with regular bâtonnage. (WS)."
90/100 Decanter, Alessandra Piubello (2021 vintage)
"Rolona, from a steep, marly limestone vineyard, offers hints of white fruit, flowers and herbs. The taste reveals a marked savoury matrix with an ample, intense profile. The Castellari Bergaglio family has owned vineyards in Gavi since the late 1800s. Marco Bergaglio has managed the 12ha here since 1991, vinifying the various vineyards separately."
| Variety | Cortese |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2028 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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