Gavi DOCG, Antico Monastero

Grower: Bosio Family

Age of Vines: 20 years old

Grapes: 100% Cortese

Village: Gavi area, Monferrato

Region: Piedmont

Soil: Clay and calcareous

Production Methods: The grapes are de-stemmed and immediately soft pressed in pneumatic presses and separated from the skins. Selected yeasts are added to start fermentation quickly. Fermentation is temperature controlled at 17-18C for 15 days. Once the fermentation is complete, the wine is racked, and then kept on its fine lees until the end of January. Malolactic is not carried out in order to retain optimum acidity and freshness. The wine is constantly kept at a maximum of 15°C in order to retain freshness.

Special Features: Several generations of the Bosio Family remain committed to their philosophy and ethos, where tradition and heritage remain a priority.

Country: Italy