WINERY: La Zerba
COUNTRY: Italy
REGION: Piemonte
APPELLATION: Gavi di Tassarolo DOCG
GRAPE: 100% Cortese
WINEMAKER NOTES: Fermentation lasts one week in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18°C to preserve the fruity scents. Fermented with skins maceration. Matured in steel tanks for about 5 months after racking with repeted “bâtonnage” of the lees, and for at least 3 months in the bottles
TASTING NOTES: The Cortese is matured on fine lees for five months in stainless steel which adds a nice yeasty kick on the finish. You'll also experience a full mouthfeel with fresh acidity and crunchy green apple.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Wonderful with fish and white Meats
ABOUT THE WINERY: La Zerba was founded by Livio Lorenzi in 1973, in which Livio sustainined a passion for agriculture handed down for generations. It is a family affair and currently managed by Livio's daughter Grazia, her husband, Andrea, and his son, Luigi. The name, La Zerba, identifies the location where the farm is located (Alto Monferrato in the municipality of Tassarolo, Gavi) and in local dialect means uncultivated place. The estate is comprised of 12 hectares, farmed organically, and located in the Ligurian Apennines-Piemontese hills of Gavi.
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