Fontanafredda
Gavi di Gavi
Cortese from Piedmont, Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Fontanafredda
Since 1878 Fontanafredda Estate & Winery located in the heart of Piedmont's Langhe region has been a benchmark for Barolo and Barbera wines that deftly balance deep aromas and concentration of fruit with elegance. Among the prized vineyard sites belonging to Fontanafredda are those in the commune of Serralunga d'Alba a source of some of today's most distinctive and intriguing Barolo wines.
Description
Fontanafredda Gavi is straw-yellow with greenish hues, it has a well-developed mineral perfume and a bouquet reminiscent of flowers (chamomile in particular), vanilla, lemon, lily of the valley and green apples. To the palate it is full, well-balanced and elegant, with peachy characteristics and underlying hints of almonds on the finish.
Food Pairing
The best friend of delicate and elegant food, from tasty appetizers to seafood and fish dishes. Its structure and minerality makes it ideal for rice salads, vegetable pies and light pasta dishes. It goes well with fresh cheese with a soft texture.