Il Pozzo Gavi 2015
Italy is one of the few countries whose wines I nearly universally like. While the country is I think more well known for its red wines Italy does make a wide range of whites. I don’t have a lot of experience with Gavi but since it is located in one of my favorite regions (Piemonte) I had to give the Il Pozzo Gavi a try.
In 1998 Gavi won a classification upgrade from DOC (denominazione de origine) to DOCG (denominazione de origine contollata), the highest classification in Italy. Because of its DOCG classification, Gavi production is carefully controlled. Wines may not be blended; they are made with 100% Cortese grapes. Grape yields are restricted and resulting wines must have a minimum of 10.5% abv.
Gavi wines are known for their high, somewhat aggressive acidity. They are fresh, lively wines that pair well with white fish, salads, and citrus-based marinades and sauces. Basically they’re fantastic wines for summer.
Il Pozzo Gavi 2015 Tasting Notes:
The Il Pozzo Gavi displays typical characteristics for this variety. Lots of citrus, particularly line and line zest dominate the nose. The bracing acidity knocked me back a little. After I got back on my feet I went in for another sip. The palate on this wine is all sorts of bright green: lime, a little grass, green apple, as well as something like unripe kiwi.
While the flavors and finish were lovely; they had to fight the acidity to be noticed at all. For me this is a solid food wine but not something I’d want to sip solo.