The grape variety in this white wine from the northwestern region of Italy is Cortese. According to Wine Grapes by Jancis Robinson et al., Cortese “shows its best varietal face in Gavi.” The Cortese grapes were fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks and spent three to four months aging in steel. It is Gluten Free and Non GMO. Riva Leone offers a lean, crisp wine with intense lemon flavors with delicate mineral notes. Enjoy it with sauteed halibut or flounder.
Riva Leone, Gavi DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2021
By Rebecca Murphy