Wine at the Table
Gavi
The short answer
Gavi is a white Italian wine from Piedmont, made from Cortese. It tastes crisp, lime and green apple, light and pairs best with pesto pasta, light antipasti and fish.
- Style
- Crisp, lime and green apple, light, Piedmont
- Glass
- White wine glass at 46°F / 8°C
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
Where it comes from
A DOCG white made from Cortese around the town of Gavi in southeastern Piedmont.
What you need
- Grape: Cortese
- Region: Piedmont
- Style: Crisp, lime and green apple, light
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 46°F / 8°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: pesto pasta, light antipasti and fish.
- 03
Larry's tip. Piedmont's answer to 'what white goes with this?'
Larry’s rule: Piedmont's answer to 'what white goes with this?'
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Gavi?
Gavi pairs well with pesto pasta, light antipasti and fish.
What grape is Gavi made from?
Cortese, grown in Piedmont.
What does Gavi taste like?
Crisp, lime and green apple, light.
What temperature should Gavi be served at?
About 46°F / 8°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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