Rovereto Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG 2025
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Italy / Piedmont
The hillside of Rovereto is considered to be the historic Great Cru of Gavi. Rovereto means oak wood, a name derived from ancient local oak forests. The dark red clay soil is rich in iron and full of stones, imparting greater complexity and minerality than other soils of Gavi. The sea breeze from the Ligurian Sea and cool winds from the Apennine Mountains create an ideal microclimate. The 25-year-old vines are thinned of excess bunches. A portion of the hand harvested grapes undergo cold pressing to extract specific aromas. Grapes are soft-pressed and then fermented at low temperatures. The wine ages for 5 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks before refinement in bottle.
Harvest Note
Early, even budbreak and a mild, rainy winter built strong water reserves ahead of a hot summer. Careful vineyard management preserved fruit quality, while a dry, sunny August with cool nights ensured optimal ripening. The 2025 vintage shows bright acidity, freshness, and excellent aromatic development.
Tasting Note
Straw yellow with green hues, this fragrant wine offers notes of golden apple, chives, white flowers, and minerals. An elegant and well-structured wine with a long and savory finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Cortese
APPELLATION: Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG
PH: 3.15
ACIDITY: 5.85 g/L
ABV: 12.5%
AGING: 5 months on the lees in stainless steel vats
Unique Selling Points
- Rovereto is the historic Great Cru of Gavi
- Very low yield, hand harvested with summer thinning of excess bunches
- A white wine with crisp acidity - perfect to pair with food
- Potential to age for 7-8 years
“We believe in the perfection of the grapes in the vineyard: terroir, experience, timeliness, studied interventions vine by vine.”
Stefano Chiarlo, Winemaker
About the Grape
Cortese
Cortese produces a crisp, elegant, delicately scented wine. The best examples from the commune of Gavi in Piedmont have crisp acidity, structure and full, round body.
