Il Forte Gavi

Winemaker Produttori del Gavi on the winery

“We are a cooperative of winegrowers in Gavi, in the south of Piedmont. Since 1951, our members have brought together their knowledge and grapes to express the character of this region. Together, we manage an extensive area of vineyards across several municipalities within the appellation. The Cortese grape is at the heart of our work: a native variety that thrives in the local soils and produces wines with freshness, elegance and a distinctive mineral character.”

And on Piedmont, Italy

“For our Il Forte Gavi, we use exclusively Cortese grapes from the area around Gavi. The vineyards lie at elevations of 200 to 300 metres, on predominantly red clay-based alluvial soils. The grapes are usually harvested in mid-September. We ferment the must slowly under controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, at around 12 degrees. The wine then spends at least three months ageing on fine lees, also in stainless steel. This preserves the purity and freshness of the fruit, with aromas of pear, peach and apricot, a lively palate and a subtle almond note on the finish.”