Castellari Bergaglio Gavi Salluvii DOCG 750 ml

Tasting Note

An inviting nose of heather and honeydew melon. Very lively on the palate with wonderful lemon and lime flavours and a searing Chablis-like streak. Zippy, fresh and delightfully long on the finish. Outstanding Gavi from Italy.

The wine is very pleasant the spring after the harvest but is at its most enjoyable after a few months in the bottles. It can be kept in bottles for several years without suffering in quality.

Winemaking

The grapes are transferred to the cellar immediately and undergo soft pressing to extract the very best from the fruit. Fermentation takes place slowly at a controlled temperature (18-20°C, to maintain the typically rich aromas of the Cortese di Gavi varietal) and lasts for up to 20 days.
The wine is bottled in february or March to allow a minimal ageing, period in bottles before the wine is sold, and to make sure it reaches a certain level of maturity and balance.

About the Vineyard

Hillside vineyards in the Gavi area.
This is what is commonly defined as the winerys basic wine. Vineyards are located in different municipality and come from different kind of soils.
The meaning of Salluvii is the ancient name of people who lived in the Gavi region in the past

Food pairing

Seafood dishes, especially grilled or pan-seared white fish like sea bass, sole, or cod. The wine's lively acidity and citrus flavors would complement the delicate nature of the fish while cutting through any richness. Additionally, seafood pasta with a light lemon and herb sauce or grilled shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lemon would highlight the wine's zippy, fresh qualities and its long finish.