Gavi
Wine · PDO · 11 municipalities
Unlike neighboring Piedmontese appellations dominated by red varieties, Gavi DOCG, recognized since 1976, focuses entirely on white winemaking with a strict mandate of 100% Cortese grapes. This monovarietal discipline distinguishes it from regional neighbors that permit blending. Cultivated across 11 specific municipalities, including Bosio and Capriata d'Orba, the grape yields a dry, fresh, and harmonious wine with a delicate aroma and a straw-yellow hue. For the base tranquil style, production limits are set to a maximum yield of 9.5 tonnes per hectare, ensuring that the 66 verified producers maintain the focused quality and fresh profile that defines this historical enclave.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense straw yellow
- Taste
- dry, pleasant, with a fresh and harmonious taste
- Consortium
- Consorzio tutela Gavi →
The producers 66
+ 60 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gavi produced?
- Gavi is produced in 11 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Bosio, Capriata d'Orba, Carrosio, Francavilla Bisio and more.
- What grape is Gavi made from?
- Gavi is made from Cortese (min 100%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Gavi?
- The minimum alcohol content of Gavi is 10.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.