Gavi DOCG Pisé 2020
Biodynamic Piedmontese White Wine
It's the best example of our corporate philosophy.
This wine is outstanding in terms of longevity and it undergoes a gradual olfactory evolution in coming days, if opened, and in the years to come, if stored.
The 2019 vintage’s passage into oak barrels is delicate and maintains the varietal characteristics of the Cortese vine.
The soil
Our Pisé comes from one of our oldest vineyards. It's located approximately 300 m.a.s.l. in a hill with South, South-West exposure which is particularly suited for the Cortese grape variety. The red soil is well drained and sandy, limits the vigorous canopy, the production of each vine and allows the grapes to obtain extraordinary quality. According to biodynamic principles, the vineyards are only treated with moderate doses of sulphur and copper. Restoring the soil with manure aims to have a better microbiological and nutritional balance, ensuring deep soil fertility.
Grapes
The grapes for the Pisé are selected and harvested towards the end of September. They present a great set of aromas, good sugar and acidity, which are crucial qualities to produce a long-lasting delightful white wine with remarkable structure.
Winemaking
After gently pressing the grapes, the static settling of the grape occurs at a low temperature. The limited contact with oxygen and the attention during the transformation steps contributes to magnifying the original characteristics of this grape variety and the terroir's: fruitiness and flavors. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in 25 HL Stockinger barrels, and stays on the lees for 12 months. Then the wine is transferred in stainless steel tanks where it finishes its sur lies maturation, at a controlled temperature for 12 months. In conclusion, the Gavi Pisé is bottled and after 6 months it's released on the market. Theextended time sur lies, a technique which characterises this cru since its first vintage in 2005, make for a long-lasting wine capable of evolving both in the bottle and in the glass. The gentle aging in wood, which has been introduced from the 2018 vintage, further improves its nose complexity and structure highlighting all the varietal cha- racteristics of the Cortese grape.
Tasting notes
Colour: brilliant light straw yellow with subtle hints of green.
Aroma: broad and intense, with complex nose, floral notes complemented by ripe fruit, pear, honey, and notes of vanilla.
Mouthfeel: very rich, warm and harmonic, with a moderate but present acidity. Savoury with a persistent and concentrated finish.
Evolution after opening and service: once the bottle is open, the wine can be preserved for 4/5 days. During this period a very slow evolution is observed, jumping from fruity and floral notes to mineral and citrusy ones.
Bottle ageing: the same evolution is noted as years go by. This vintage will have more notes of vanilla, compared to the previous one.
Alcohol Content: 12,5%
This wine contains sulphites. We ensure the use of sulphites is deliberately well below Demeter and Organic certification standards.
Perfect pairing
Excellent with all seafood which complements its saltiness and fresh delicacy. It pairs perfectly with vegetable risotto and aged cheese.
Best served between 11° and 13° C.
Perfect storage
If stored in a cool dry place and in the dark, at 10°/18° C, bottles will last for over 10 years.
Awards
Respecting the earth gives great quality. Gavi DOCG Pisé has received several awards over the years and we are happy to share them with you.
Vintage 2020
- Gambero Rosso: 2 red glasses
Vintage 2019
- I vini di Veronelli 2023: 2 stars
- Gambero Rosso 2023: 2 glasses
- Vitae. La guida vini 2023: 3 vines
- Doctor Wine 2023: 95/100
- Jamessuckling.com: 92/100
Vintage 2018
- Doctor Wine 2022: 95 punti
- Le Guide de l’Espresso (vini) 2022: 4 bottiglie
- I vini di Veronelli 2022: 2 stelle
- Intravino: 90 punti
- Vini Buoni d’Italia 2022: 3 stelle
- Gambero Rosso 2022: 2 bicchieri
- Bibenda 2022: 4 grappoli
- Vitae. La guida vini 2022: 3 viti
Vintage 2017
- JamesSuckling.com: 93 punti
- Go Wine. Cantine d’Italia: Vino top
- Vini buoni d’Italia: 4 stelle
- Gambero Rosso: 2 bicchieri
- Slow Wine : Vino Top - Vino Slow
- Vitae. La guida vini: 3 viti gialle e 1 grigia
- Doctor Wine: 93 punti
Vintage 2015
- Bibenda 2019: Cinque grappoli
- Slow Wine 2019: Al naso aromi fruttati, sentori di erbe aromatiche e spezie pungenti. Vena minerale
- Vini buoni d’Italia 2019: 3 stelle
- Gambero Rosso 2019: 2 Bicchieri
- Go Wine. Cantine d’Italia 2019: Vino top
Vintage 2014
- Bibenda 2018: 4 grappoli
- Go Wine: Cantine d’Italia 2018: Vino top
- Slow Wine 2017: Tipica nota ammandorlata sul finale
- Bibenda 2017: 4 grappoli
- Vini d’Italia 2017, Le Guide de L’Espresso: Colpisce per il doppio binario di concentrazione e amabilità
- I vini di Veronelli 2017: Due Stelle, Vino ottimo
- Gambero Rosso 2017: Due bicchieri rossi
- Vitae. La guida vini 2017:: Vino di ottimo profilo
- Cantine d’Italia 2017: Vino Top
Vintage 2012
- I vini di Veronelli 2016: 2 stelle
- I vini d’Italia 2015, Le Guide de L’Espresso: Vino d’eccellenza, Primo nella classifica della denominazione
- I vini di Veronelli 2015: Vino ottimo
- Bibenda 2015: Quattro grappoli
- Guida Essenziale ai Vini d’Italia: 90/100
- Gambero Rosso 2015: Due bicchieri
- I vini buoni d’Italia 2015: Due stelle
Vintage 2011
- I vini d’Italia 2014, Le Guide de L’Espresso: Vino d’eccellenza, Primo nella classifica della denominazione
- I vini di Veronelli 2014: Vino ottimo
- Bibenda 2014: Quattro grappoli
- Gambero Rosso 2014: Due bicchieri
- Annuario dei migliori vini italiani 2014: 84/100
- I vini buoni d’Italia 2014: Quattro stelle
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