Reviews & Ratings

2013 Gran Passione Italian White "Gavi"

Winery: Gran Passione

Vintage: 2013

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Gavi"

Wine Category: Italian White

Grape blend: 100% Cortese

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Piedmont

State or country: Italy

Price: $15

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: March 31, 2015

Wine Review: This white gold colored Gavi from Gran Passione is very nice. It opens with a wet stone and pilsner beer like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, bright and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a mineral infused lime with hints of green apple, beer, and a touch of honey. The finish is dry and refreshing. This wine would pair well with steamed mussels. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Delicate aromas of white flowers, lemon and green apples with a crisp, medium-bodied palate showing underlying hints of chalky minerality and almonds on the finish. Bone-dry character and crisp, flinty and fresh acidity, coming from the mineral-rich soils of the area. Well-balanced, distinctly fruit driven with underlying hints of almonds on the finish. It may not display great potential alcohol but it is certainly an age-worthy wine. The wine's medium body and delicate flavors has made it a favorite for the restaurants in nearby Genoa as a wine pairing with the local seafood caught off the Ligurian coast as well as other lighter fare.

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