Gavi DOCG, Tenuta Neirano 2022
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Producer
Tenute Neirano
Grape(s)
Cortese (100%)
Type
White
Style
Aromatic
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
In the northwest of Italy lies the unique low alpine region of Piedmont (or Piemonte), which means `at the foot of the mountains`. Weather influences come from the Apennine Mountains and the Alps The region includes the small and prestigious hillside wine towns of Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Gavi, where a diverse variety of well-known wine styles originate. Some of Italy`s most revered and expensive red wines come from the Nebbiolo grape, grown alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and for white wines Moscato and Cortese.
Producer
Owned by the Sperone family, an ancient 17th century villa was built on top of a hill in Casalotto di Mombaruzzo, near Asti, in the heart of Monferrato, Piedmont. Tenute Neirano`s origins began when Antonio Sperone began making wine in 1911 and today the estate is of great importance by combining rural tradition and modern technology. Now led by Francesca and Andrea Sperone 94th generation of the family), with 30 hectares of their own vineyards making some of the finest Italian wines. Among the white Piedmont classics of insuperable quality, we find Gavi and for the internationally awarded reds, Barolo and Barbera d’Asti superiore.
Tasting Notes
Made from Piedmont’s native Cortese grapes grown in the commune of Gavi in the south of the region. The grapes are handled carefully, and the wine is made in stainless steel to preserve the fresh fruit character of Cortese. Light, pale yellow in colour, the aroma is perfumed with aromas of honeysuckle and almonds. The palate is beautifully balanced, with citrus fruit flavours and white blossom, finishing with a distinct bittersweet sensation. A clean a fresh white wine with a crisp acidity to balance the intense fruit notes and expressive complex notes.
Food
Gavi makes a good match for smoked salmon, shellfish and white meat dishes.
Media
James Suckling awarded 91 points in June 2021.
