Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi 2022

Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi 2022 is a crisp, sophisticated, and wonderfully expressive Italian white wine that beautifully reflects the coastal-influenced, limestone-rich terroirs of southeast Piedmont. Sourced from choice family-owned vineyards across the historic Gavi zone, this 100% Cortese is vinified strictly in stainless steel with extensive lees contact to safeguard its natural energy and fruit purity. It pours a brilliant pale straw color with delicate greenish highlights, opening with a refined bouquet of crushed stones, lemon peel, and fresh green apple, layered with hints of white peach, garden tarragon, and white flowers. On the palate, this medium-bodied selection is clean, taut, and energetic, balancing a rich, silky texture with a snappy, mouth-watering acidity and a distinctively salty, mineral-driven backbone that extends into a long, refreshingly crisp finish.

Food Pairing: This vibrant white wine pairs brilliantly with fresh seafood, grilled branzino, oysters on the half shell, light pasta salads, chicken piccata, or a variety of appetizers.