Gavi di
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant acidity and fresh fruit profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood platters, classic basil pesto pasta, and light vegetable antipasti or fresh goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Fontanafredda estate, founded in 1858 by King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy as a romantic gift for his beloved mistress, this Gavi represents the elegant white wine heritage of southern Piedmont. Crafted entirely from the indigenous Cortese grape grown in the mineral-rich, clay-marly soils of the Gavi appellation, the wine benefits from a unique microclimate where alpine breezes meet maritime winds blowing from the nearby Ligurian Sea. Fontanafredda vinifies this classic white in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its pristine, vibrant character. The resulting wine is celebrated for its delicate aromas of white flowers, crisp green apple, and citrus, underpinned by a distinctive flinty minerality and a refreshing, clean finish that captures the essence of the Piedmontese hills.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda is steeped in royal heritage and situated among the rolling hills of Serralunga d'Alba in Piedmont's Langhe region. The estate was turned into a commercial enterprise in 1878 by their son, Count Emanuele Guerrieri di Mirafiore, laying the foundation for one of Italy's most prestigious wine houses. Today, the winery couples historic cellars and traditional aging with a strong commitment to organic farming and eco-sustainable viticulture. Fontanafredda is globally acclaimed for its benchmark, age-worthy Barolo and Barbaresco wines, complemented by refined Piedmont staples including Roero Arneis, Barbera, and traditional-method Alta Langa sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Cortese