2022 Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi (750ml)

Cortese from Gavi, Piedmont, Italy

B-21 Top Recommendation
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A jewel of a Piedmont white wine delivering remarkable value, the crisp and elegant 91 pt. 2022 Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi balances fresh, aromatic citrus and stone fruit flavors with racy, mineral-driven acidity, a delicious, top rated Gavi for Italian wine lovers and anyone seeking a beautifully crafted dry white wine that’s bargain priced for stocking the cooler.

Perched on a hilltop in the southern end of Piedmont, the winding drive up to Villa Sparina welcomes guests with all the trappings of a luxury resort and spa, its chic hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant set above a magnificent labyrinth of cellars where Villa Sparina crafts its consistently top scoring Gavi di Gavi from the local grape Cortese. Earning the title of “European Winery of the Year” in 2021 from the Wine Enthusiast, the estate spans 100 hectares in the middle of the Gavi DOCG, surrounded by gardens and meadows with 70 hectares of vines and run by second generation siblings Stefano, Tiziana and Massimo Moccagatta. Planted mainly to Cortese in clay and marl soils, Villa Sparina’s organically farmed vineyards are located at altitudes between 250 to 300 meters above sea level on a mostly south and southwest aspect that promotes even ripening, enjoying the moderating maritime influence of the nearby Ligurian Sea to the south. Sourced from Cortese vines averaging 30 years of age, the hand-harvested grapes for the 2022 Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi were fermented in stainless steel for three weeks and immediately bottled in its striking amphora-shaped bottles to preserve freshness, the unique bottle design inspired by the discovery of an ancient Roman vase during the estate’s restoration.

Reflecting the estate’s long-standing reputation for producing “serious Gavi as always” according to James Suckling, the fresh and vibrant 91 pt. 2022 Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi boasts lush aromatic fruit hinting of Ligurian sea breezes on a refreshing, crisp finish, a crowd pleasing Italian white wine equally delicious for sipping or when paired with food at an unbeatable wallet-friendly price

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A tangy and fresh Gavi full of sliced apples, lemon zest and stones. Medium-bodied and textured on the palate with fresh, vibrant acidity and a pure, pithy finish. Drink now.

91 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Jul 2023)

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