Il Poggio di Gavi Luna Sul Poggio 2021
The DOCG (highest Italian appellaation) of Gavi is located in the southern area of the Piedmont region, right near Liguria. Here you'll find white wine, both still and sparkling, made from the indigenus cortese variety.
The Poggi Di Gavi estate was acquired in 1919 by the Odone family as a private hunting retreat in the Roverto / Atlo Monferrato region in the south of Piemonte, but it was not until 1976 that vines were finally planted by Franca Odone.
In 2003, the reins of the estate were passed to Franca's daughter, Francesca, who, after a stint in real estate, found herself captivated by the art of winemaking. Combining her business acumen and deep-rooted respect for family traditions, Francesca dedicated herself to preserving the winery's focus on sustainability and paying homage to the land.
Her first vintage in 2004 produced a meagre 4,000 bottles, mostly for the immediate domestic market. These days the estate has grown to a still tiny 5ha, producing around 33,000 bottles, many of which are exported to the various corners of the world and Francesca is also now assisted by her daughters.
Like most great winemakers, Francesca believes that “good wine is made in the vineyard” and tends the estate using organic (non-certified, but in conversion) practices, which means no herbicides or pesticides, and only organic fertiliser. She’s also engaged famous Oenologist Gaspare Buscemi to oversee management of the vineyard. Following the sustainable ethos, the roof of the winery not only collects water for use in the vineyard, but also supports an array of solar panels that provides power.
As an aside, for those if you after a relaxing holiday, the estate boasts a ‘resort’ from which all sorts of activities are conducted, from vintage car rallies through to pilates!
Ill Poggio di Gavi Luna Sul Poggio 2021
The Luna Sul Poggio is 100% cortese picked off 25-year-old vines, in clay and marl soils, planted at 330 meters. The grapes are picked by hand and softly pressed, before fermentation with natural yeast takes place in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is completely carried out and the wine is filtered once before bottling. The finished wine is 12.5% alcohol and sealed with a cork.
Francesca says the name ‘Luna’ was inspired by the setting moon that can be viewed perfectly in the vineyard during the early hours of the morning as it dips below the horizon. You’ll see this image depicted on the groovy label.
The wine itself is pale lemon in colour with a slight greenish hue. On the nose you’ll find ripe lemon and citrus accompanied by a stony minerality. On the palate a lovely nuttiness shines through a bouquet of apple, pear, and white peach. Drink this now or cellar for 5+ years. MW approved too!
“Luna concentrates the most typical expressions of the Cortese grape and is highly versatile: good when served young, it rests very well for several years in the cellar. Its bouquet is reminiscent of the tangy, iodine-laced, sea air but expresses the charm of ripe pineapple flavoured with basil and marjoram.” Winemaker’s notes.
| SKU | 2IPDGLUNSP21 |
| Brand | Il Poggio di Gavi |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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