The hillside of Rovereto has always been considered the historic Great Cru of Gavi. Located in the municipality of Gavi, it extends over 148 acres. The name 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. The micro-climate is unique due to sea breezes and nearby Apennine mountains. The Michele Chiarlo Rovereto vines are 25 years old on average. The vines are thinned of excess bunches at the end of summer, leaving 5-6 bunches per vine on average. A portion of the hand harvested grapes undergo cold pressing to obtain specific aromas. The grapes are soft pressed and then fermented at low temperatures. The wine ages for at least 5 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks before refinement in the bottle.

Harvest Note
The 2021 vintage began with rain and snow that piled up to 24 inches among the vineyards. March was dry with temperatures above average that prompted an early start of vegetation. Spring brought previous rainfall and below average temperatures that lasted until the end of May slowed the development of the vines. June was the beginning of a long, hot, and dry summer that lasted until a mild September. Harvest was at the usual time, yielding healthy and perfectly ripe grapes characterized by outstanding balance.
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
Food Pairing
Seafood pasta, swordfish, veal
Technical Data
GRAPES: Cortese (100%)
APPELLATION: Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG
PH: 3.2
ACIDITY: 5.8 g/l
ABV: 13%
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

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.
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