Giordano Lombardo Gavi del Comune di Gavi

ProducerGiordano LombardoRegionGavi, Piedmont, ItalyGrapeCorteseFarmingOrganic; biodynamic practices

AbstractCitrus, acacia, gentle texture

Winemaker
The Lombardo family farms around Cascina San Martino, close to Gavi. Organic and biodynamic methods guide the estate, with care for the soil and local varieties at the centre of its work.

Wine
Cortese is pressed and given time on its fine lees, adding texture without losing freshness. Citrus, a hint of acacia and a rounded, quietly mineral palate. The finish is fresh, with enough length for food. Drink with fish, vegetable risotto or a plate of antipasti, and avoid chilling it so hard that the texture disappears.

Origin
The vineyard surrounds Cascina San Martino near the medieval village of Gavi. White clay-limestone marl and the influence of both the Apennines and Ligurian sea define the setting. Cortese is particularly at home in this meeting of mountain and coastal weather.