Marco Bonfante Gavi di Gavi 2023
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"Marco Bonfante Gavi di Gavi 2023
About the producer:
Marco Bonfante Winery, established in 2000 by siblings Marco and Micaela Bonfante, is located in Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont. With a winemaking heritage spanning eight generations, the estate is dedicated to producing elegant wines that authentically represent the region's terroir, focusing on indigenous grape varieties.
About the region:
Gavi di Gavi is a prestigious wine-producing area in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Known for its calcareous and clay-rich soils, the region provides an ideal environment for the Cortese grape, resulting in wines that are crisp, mineral-driven, and elegantly structured.
About the grape variety:
This wine is crafted from 100% Cortese grapes, a variety celebrated for its bright acidity, delicate floral aromas, and subtle fruit flavors. Cortese thrives in the Gavi region, yielding wines that are refreshing and well-suited for aging.
Style and tasting notes:
The Gavi di Gavi 2023 presents a clear straw-yellow color. On the nose, it offers a fine bouquet, pleasantly fresh with scents of citrus fruits, white flowers, and fruit. On the palate, it is delicate and dry, with a very good balance between acidity and minerality. The wine has a good structure and persistence, concluding with a fine bitter almond aftertaste.
Trivia:
The Gavi di Gavi 2023 is part of the DOCG classification, the highest rank in the Italian wine quality hierarchy, reflecting its superior quality and adherence to strict production standards. "
