La Battistina Gavi 2023

La Battistina Gavi 2023

• Region: Piedmont
• Sub-Region: Gavi
• Varieties: Cortese

Vineyard From Araldica's La Battistina estate, a 26-hectare south-facing site around the town of Gavi, including 5 hectares within the Gavi del Comune di Gavi zone considered among the best terroir in the appellation. Vines average around 35 years old on chalky, mineral-rich soil, trained low Guyot in the Piemonte style. Grapes are hand-harvested, pneumatically pressed, and fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel, resting on lees for several months before bottling.

Wine An aromatic, zesty nose of apple, lime, and white flower, with a hint of minerality. The palate is juicy and textured, with weighty fruit, mouthwatering citric acidity, and a long, refreshing finish — widely regarded as a benchmark expression of the Gavi DOCG.

Food Pairings

• Light fish courses
• Seafood appetizers
• Shellfish pasta

Accolades (2023)

• 87/100 points — Wine Enthusiast (Sept. 2024)
• 16/20 points — Jancis Robinson (Tara Q. Thomas, June 2024)