The soil
La Madonnina vineyard is located in the heart of the estate with a south-east exposure. The calcareous, clayey and marly soil is particularly suitable for the Cortese vines. For all of our vineyards, we avoid every type of non natural fertilisers and chemical products. The soil is enriched with manure and sovescio– made up of broad beans, peas and clover which, once trimmed, transforms it into fertiliser and humus.
Grapes
The Cortese grapes for the production of Gavi Riserva vineyard Madonnina benefits from great thermic ventilation and an ideal microclimate, thanks to its natural exposure. The yield does not go over 6,5 tonnes per hectare. During maturation phase grapes are selected in the vineyard, allowing to obtain good alcohol content.
Wine making
Grapes are harvested and handpicked towards the end of September. After selection, grapes are destemmed and delicately pressed. The must obtained is then decanted and ferments at low controlled temperature without the addition of oenological additives. Approximately 25 days later, when the fermentation is completed, the wine is poured into another stainless steel tank, where it remains for 6 months, as required by the Gavi Docg production regulations. The Gavi Docg Riserva is then bottled and continues refinement for another six months inside the bottle, before being released to the market. This refinement procedure results in a long-lasting and pleasant wine to drink.
Tasting notes
COLOUR: straw yellow, of medium intensity.
AROMA: fine and delicate, with floral hints typical of the Gavi area.
MOUTH FEEL: rich, dry, harmonic, and pleasant on the palate. Savoury, with a persistent warm finish.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13%
This wine contains sulphites. We ensure the use of sulphites is deliberately well below Demeter and Organic certification standards.
Perfect pairing
Excellent with seafood, especially with shellfish bringing out the particular taste, and with light first courses such as risotto. It is the perfect match to fresh or semi-soft cheese.
Best served: Between 10° and 12° C.
Perfect storage
Bottles should be stored in a cool dry place, and in the dark, at 12°/15° C.
Awards
Respecting the earth gives great quality. Gavi D.O.C.G. Riserva Vigneto Madonnina has received several awards over the years and we are happy to share them with you.
Vintage 2021
- Gambero Rosso: Tre Bicchieri
- Doctor Wine: 95/100
Vintage 2020
- Jamessuckling.com: 92/100
- Gambero Rosso: Two glasses
- I Vini di Veronelli: Two stars
- Vitae - La Guida Vini: Four vines
- Bibenda: Four Grapes
- Wine Enthusiast: 92/100
Vintage 2019
- WOW!: Gold
- I vini di Veronelli 2023: 2 stars
- Gambero Rosso 2023: 2 glasses
- Vitae. La guida vini 2023: 4 vines
- I vini di Veronelli 2022: 2 stars
- Gambero Rosso 2022: 2 glasses
- Vitae. La guida vini 2022: 4 vines
- Bibenda 2022: 4 grapes
- Vini buoni d’Italia 2022: 2 stars
Vintage 2018
- Civiltà del bere 2022: Medaglia d’oro
- JamesSuckling.com: 92 punti
Vintage 2017
- I Vini di Veronelli: 2 stelle
- Gambero Rosso: 2 bicchieri
- Bibenda: 4 grappoli
- Slow Wine: Vino strutturato, arricchito da una piacevole acidità ben equilibrata.
- Vitae: 3 grappoli
- Vini buoni d’Italia: 4 stelle
Vintage 2016
- Gambero Rosso 2019: 3 bicchieri rossi
Vintage 2015
- Bibenda 2018: 4 grappoli
- Gambero Rosso 2018: 2 bicchieri rossi
- Vitae. La guida vini 2018: Vino di elevato livello
- Go Wine: Cantine d’Italia 2018, Vino da provare
Vintage 2014
- Slow Wine 2017: Fresco alla bocca, rotondo e piacevolmente lungo
- Bibenda 2017: 5 grappoli
- I Vini di Veronelli 2017: Due stelle, Vino ottimo
- Gambero Rosso 2017: 2 bicchieri rossi
- Millesime Bio 2017: Medaglia d’oro
Vintage 2013
- Slow Wine 2016: Vino Slow, miglior vino dell’anno
- I Vini di Veronelli 2016: 2 stelle
- Bibenda 2016: 5 grappoli
- Gambero Rosso 2016: 2 bicchieri rossi
- Vini Buoni d’Italia: Una buona espressione di freschezza ed eleganza
- I vini d’Italia 2016: 4 bottiglie – 16.5/20
- Annuario dei migliori vini italiani: 84/100
Vintage 2012
- Decanter 2015: Medaglia di Bronzo
- I vini d’Italia 2015, Le Guide de L’Espresso: Vino di livello molto alto
- I vini di Veronelli 2015: 87/100 Vino ottimo
- Gambero Rosso 2015: Due bicchieri rossi
- I vini buoni d’Italia 2015: Quattro stelle
- Annuario dei migliori vini italiani 2015: 80/100
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