In 1989, starting off from a clone of extraordinary worth from an old pre-phylloxera vineyard on the "Fornaci" hill in the commune of Tassarolo, a vineyard of Cortese grapes was planted.

The Fornaci vineyard is situated in a microzone which, thanks to its clayey marl soil rich in microelements and to the special local climate influenced by the sea breezes from the nearby Ligurian coast and by the fresh winds sweeping down from the Apennines, is highly suited to the growing of an extremely elegant Gavi.

Fermentation comes about in large oak casks, where the wine remains on its yeasts, with weekly stirrings, for at least 8 months. It is a white wine of the utmost elegance and complexity, endowed with extraordinary longevity.

Carattere del Cru: Characteristics of the cru: intense bouquet, complex and delicate, with hints of honey, anise, ripe citron. On the palate it is full, persuasive, rounded and backed by a pleasingly acidulous freshness.

Life cycle: it reaches its peak after 3-4 years and maintains its features up to 8-10 years

Accompaniments: liver paté, smoked salmon, sea food, elaborate fish dishes

Serving temperature: 12-13° C.

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Michele Chiarlo - Azienda Vitivinicola

Strada Nizza-Canelli, 14042 CALAMANDRANA (Asti) - Italy
telefono: (+39) 0141 769030 - fax: (+39) 0141 769033
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