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Gavi 2011/2012 La Toledana

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Grape

Cortese

Origin
The white wines of the village of Gavi in Piedmont have been dubbed the Chablis of Italy, due to their fresh, steely minerality. Wines from the vineyards closest to the town are labelled Gavi di Gavi, and this one is made from late-harvested grapes.
Taste
Ripe peach and pears with hints of citrus and a slight honeyed edge held together by steely minerality and a fresh acidity.
Enjoy
An ideal apéritif, this wine will also complement poached white fish with a rocket and cherry tomato salad.

Body

White Wine with of a Body of 2
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Average rating

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    • Ginny Malan
    • 18 March 2012
    5 out of 5

    Good concentration

    This wine is so much more interesting than most Gavi's, I'm guessing due to the additional time the grapes have on the vine before being picked and fermented. Lovely depth of flavour, but needs food as the alcohol can be a bit too dominating without it. This is a regular purchase for us!

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    • Kwev
    • 28 October 2010
    4 out of 5

    As good as Gavi gets

    As perfect an execution of the subtle, light, but satisfying Gavi style as you will find. A really elegant wine.

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    • Derek
    • 10 June 2010
    5 out of 5

    Really satisfying

    Rich and dry with excellent flavour. Delicious and satisfying, I keep coming back for more!

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    • Suzanne Charlton
    • 26 July 2011
    5 out of 5

    Gonna be the next Pinot Grigio

    Gavi is certainly gaining in popularity and not without cause. Less tart than a Sauvignon and not as bland as a Pinot, this has to be my all time favourite white variety. But that's just my opinion!

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    • Herefordwino
    • 5 September 2010
    4 out of 5

    Excellent colour, body and flavour

    I have slated one other wine - an Aussie Riesling, so I think it is only fair to state that thegavi di Gavi which came in the same delivery was really enjoyable - as nice a Gavi as I have had this year.

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  • 5 out of 5

    Heaven in a glass!

    Very light and refreshing. One of the best Gavi's I've tried. I will definitely be buying more of this wine!!

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    "For the money, this is one of my favourite Italian white wines in our range. Gavi di Gavi is often called the 'Chablis of Italy' on account of the mineral quality (think fresh, wet stones) of the wines. La Toledana certainly has that, but also a surprising richness of fruit that you might not expect; the grapes for this wine are afforded a little longer hang-time on the vine after ripening to concentrate the flavours, and the result is a full, dry, fruit-driven Gavi with a ripe character and tremendous food flexibility. Great with chicken in creamy sauces, also delicious with fish. A great go-to wine and one to keep a good stock of in the wine rack."

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