Identity
| Producer | Enrico Serafino S.r.l. |
| Vol | 75 cl |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | Cortese |
| Color | Straw-yellow |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale straw-yellow with a slight greenish hue. |
| Aroma | Wild-flower notes, almonds, citrus (lemon, orange), green apple, pear, white plum and a hint of gooseberry. |
| Palate | Fresh and crisp palate; bright acidity, delicate mineral backbone, and a smooth, slightly fleshy body. |
| Finish | Long, harmonious finish with lingering mineral notes and a fresh acidity. |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with seafood appetizers, shellfish, sushi, sashimi, light risottos and delicate first courses. |
| Serving Temp | 8 - 10 |
| Aging Potential | 3-4 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged on lees for a short period and then bottled for about 3 months before release. No oak barrels are used; the wine is refined in stainless steel and bottle only. |
| Fermentation | Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats after a gentle hand-sorting and soft pressing of the Cortese grapes. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | 100% hand-harvested; grapes are hand-sorted on a vibrating table and gently pressed. |
Interesting facts
| Enrico Serafino has been producing Gavi wines since 1914; the Cortese grapes are sourced from the best vineyards around the town of Gavi; the wine is unoaked and spends a short time on its lees to develop a richer mouth-feel. |