La Raia Gavi Riserva 2017

Cellar for up to 7 years. Serve chilled.

Set in the heart of Gavi, La Raia has a reputation for producing delicious white wines with a laser-like precision and plenty of minerality. La Raia was purchased by the Rossi Cairo family in 2003 and over the past couple of decades they have sought to nurture the local ecosystem and boost biodiversity by embracing biodynamic agriculture. In 2007 the estate was Demeter-certified and the family seek to work in harmony with nature as much as possible in both winemaking and grape growing.

This lively Gavi Riserva is crafted from prime Cortese grapes and fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the trademark freshness and pure citrus fruit character of the variety. Grapes are sourced from the estate’s La Madoninna vineyard, a prime south-east facing plot planted on calcareous clay soils which are fertilised using green manure composed of broad beans, peas and clover.

On the nose there are delicate hints of lemon zest, rose petals, fresh mint and melon. The palate leads with a refreshing acidity followed by notes of citrus and tropical fruit on a medium body and a clean, pure finish. A fantastic aperitif or accompaniment to fresh seafood, fish or a generous platter of cheeses.