Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG is an appellation that groups white wines obtained from 100% Cortese grapes and produced exclusively in Piedmont, in the southern part of the province of Alessandria. The name of the Cortese grape derives from an ancient legend, that of the "courteous" and beautiful princess Gavia, the daughter of the king of the Franks, Clodomiro, who married in secret and settled in Gavi to escape the king. Gavi wines can be classified into 5 types:

The Gavi or Cortese di Gavi tranquillo DOCG, a white wine, still and dry, obtained from 100% Cortese grapes, with a straw yellow color, delicate aromas and a balanced and harmonious palate.
The Gavi or Cortese di Gavi sparkling DOCG, a sparkling and dry white wine, produced with 100% Cortese grapes and characterized by elegant bubbles and a fresh and pleasant palate.
The Gavi or Cortese di Gavi sparkling DOCG, a dry sparkling white wine, with an elegant and persistent perlage and a crunchy and harmonious palate.
The Gavi or Cortese di Gavi Riserva DOCG, a white wine, still and dry, which is aged for 12 months, of which you are in the bottle. It has a more or less intense straw yellow color, a delicate smell and a pleasant and dry taste.
The Gavi or Cortese di Gavi Riserva Spumante Metodo Classico DOCG, a dry white wine of the Spumante type, obtained with the Metodo Classico, which requires two years of ageing, of which eighteen months of permanence on the lees in the bottle. It has an elegant and persistent foam, a delicate scent and a harmonious flavor.

Buy Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG

On Vino.com you can buy the best selection of Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG wines online. This white wine is well known among white wine lovers, for its delicate and fresh scents and for its harmonious and balanced notes. By visiting Vino.com, you will be able to discover various producers of the 11 Municipalities of the province of Alessandria where it is possible to grow Cortese grapes, for the production of Gavi DOCG.

Does the Gavi of the Municipality of Gavi Vino Rosso exist?

No, the Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG is an appellation that groups only white wines, produced with 100% Cortese grapes, a native Piedmontese white grape variety, cultivated since 1700.

Which dishes can be combined with Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG?

Gavi or Cortese di Gavi is perfect to combine with fish and vegetable dishes. It goes perfectly with first courses, fries and fish and vegetable tempura. It also goes well with vegetarian and fish-based risottos.