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Gavi is a distinguished white wine produced in the Piedmont section of northern Italy. The wine is named for the town at the heart of the region. But now for a little story time (perhaps while you sip a glass of this fruity and honeyed, dry wine):
 
Once upon a time, around the 5th century, there was a beautiful, fair princessa named Gavia. She was the daughter of Clodimir, King of the Franks (son of Clovis I). Long before anyone knew what Stockholm Syndrome was, she fell in love with one of her guards, and he asked for her hand in marriage. When they asked Clodimir’s permission, he forbade the marriage, saying it was beneath her class to marry him. But they were hopelessly in love, so they went to whatever the French Medieval equivalent of Vegas was, and, because this is a fairy tale after all, were able to cross the Alps and settle in a remote location in a tiny village on the fringes of the kingdom, in what is now Italy. They eluded the king’s troops for a long time. Read more »

The Next Era in Italian Wine

I know that Snoothers like to cut their teeth on unusual wine stuff now and again so here goes! I was in Piemonte in north-west Italy a while ago and spent a couple of days in Alba with Indigenous Langa, a new association of winemakers dedicated to pro...

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Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi (2010)

Winery: Villa Sparina
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Varietal: Cortese
Type: Table Wines
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ceekaynj

Beautiful! Smooth, fruity and at a great price!

Coppo Gavi la Rocca (2012)

Winery: Coppo
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Varietal: Cortese
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

A bit stinky on the nose with lots of floral character and hints of steely minerality, honeycomb, and somewhat exotic persimmon and guava tinged fruit. Some trapped CO2 lends this a prickle on the tongue, followed by rather delicate but pure mineral an...

Michele Chiarlo (2010)

Winery: Michele Chiarlo
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Varietal: Cortese
Type: Table Wines
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Jerel1957

Drink Now- The 2010 Barbera d’Asti Superiore Le Orme is an attractive, fleshy wine loaded with class and personality, especially within its price range. Clean, mineral notes frame expressive dark fruit in this vibrant, highly appealing Barbera. This is...

Terre da Vino Gavi di Gavi DOCG "Masseria Dei Carmelitani" (2009)

Winery: Terre da Vino
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Varietal: Cortese
Type: Table Wines
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Roberto Cane

Fresh and elegant summer wine, an evergreen from Piedmont.

Principessa Gavia Gavi D.O.C.G (2009)

Winery: Banfi Vintners
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Varietal: Cortese
Type: Table Wines
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abeth

Grassy, pops in mouth. Light, pale gold color. Good summer wine.

Broglia Gavi Gavi la Meirana (2008)

Winery: Broglia
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Varietal: Cortese
Type: Table Wines
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BTKerne

This is the only Gavi di Gavi DOCG that I have had, but it is a great white wine at a decent price value. Goes great with seafood. More body and more concentrated food than the simple cheaper Gavi's out there. Good minerality to it with a fleshy lime a...

Principessa Perlante Gavi DOCG (2009)

Winery: Vigne Regali
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Varietal: Cortese
Type: Sparkling Wines
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lynnjp

I liked this wine. It was light, crisp and refreshing. Fruity nose and light and crisp on the palate.

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Broglia Gavi Gavi Villa Broglia
Winery: Broglia
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet and Sour Chicken II

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Michele Chiarlo
Winery: Michele Chiarlo
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Pasta with Artichoke Pesto

Artichokes, ricotta, lemon, and herbs combine for a quick and elegant pesto. Toss it with pasta for an easy meal, or nix the pasta and pasta water to serve it as a dip with crackers. What to buy... Read more »

Massone Gavi
Winery: Stefano Massone
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken

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Coppo Gavi la Rocca
Winery: Coppo
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Cascadia Fideua

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Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi
Winery: Villa Sparina
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Red Pepper Flakes, and Anchovies

Broccoli rabe is the more subtly flavored and elegant relative of broccoli, and since it is available almost year-round, this is a recipe to keep on hand at all times. The anchovies and red pepper ... Read more »

Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi
Winery: Pio Cesare
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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Principessa Gavia
Winery: Banfi Vintners
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Cashew Creme Brulee

Source: This is a vegetarian recipe that does not use eggs or cream but instead uses tofu and agar flakes to give a good representative texture. The recipe was created by chef Richard Kirley from N... Read more »

Banfi 'Principessa Gavia' Gavi
Winery: Banfi Vintners
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Spicy Salmon Fillets

Add a touch of pizzazz to the wonderful flavor of salmon with this lively recipe. Read more »

Gavi la Scolca White Label
Winery: La Scolca
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

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Picollo Ernesto Gavi del Comune di Gavi Rovereto
Winery: Picollo Ernesto
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Gavi
Type: Table Wines

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

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Varietals Produced in Gavi View all

  • Cortese

    Cortese is a minor grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy, used to make that region’s dry white wine known as ‘G...

  • Grenache

    You’re a member of the ‘Rhône Ranger’ band. Your groupies think you’re ‘hot’, even when you're boozy and "strung out"...

  • Garganega

    History of the grape: Garganega is a white varietal that has been grown in the region for centuries. It is a primary ...

  • Barbera

    History of the grape: Barbera is a native to the Piedmont, where it has been growing for centuries, and is now the fo...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

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  • Vigne Regali

    In 1979, John and Harry Mariani, owners of the U.S. importer, Banfi Vintners, acquired a mid-18th...

  • La Zerba

    'La Zerba' is a family wine industry. It spreads out of a vineyard surface of about 12 hectares w...

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Gavi on Snooth

  • July 2014

    A ridiculous number of trigger pullworthies in this new offering, many in their ... Scolca 2009 Gavi Bianco Secco Black Label   |  4 in stock  |  $17.99 Lafon 1999 Meursault   |  1 in stock  |  $99.99 Laurent, Dominique 1995 Vosne Romanee Series Rare Cuvee Royale  |  1 in stock  |  $49.99 Laville Haut Brion 1998 Pessac-Leognan Blanc 1.5L  |  6 ... Read More

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  • Principessa Gavia 2012

    March 2014

    Principessa Gavia 2012

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    Fairly simple straight forward Italian white. Hints of lemon are mixed with ripe pear and a touch of white pepper. This has medium acidity and a short to medium finish. Read More

    Wine review by vin0vin0


  • December 2013

    OK, Bocron, check this out.  Here we are going to have a discussion ... ... also, minerality.  A Gavi that I described as having a citrus tartness (that's pretty close).  Overall, if I were to generalize my experience with Italian whites, I would characterize them mostly light-bodied, more towards the crisp and refreshing side than the fruity ... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Total neophyte here :D


  • Principessa Perlante Gavi DOCG 2009

    November 2013

    Principessa Perlante Gavi DOCG 2009

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    I liked this wine. It was light, crisp and refreshing. Fruity nose and light and crisp on the palate. Read More

    Wine review by lynnjp


  • Terre da Vino Gavi DOCG "Poggio di Mezzane" 2009

    August 2013

    Terre da Vino Gavi DOCG "Poggio di Mezzane" 2009

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    No written review

    Wine review by rfranck1936


  • Tenuta Olim Bauda Cortese Gavi di Gavi 2008

    July 2013

    Tenuta Olim Bauda Cortese Gavi di Gavi 2008

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    I have a 4 bottles of their 2008. I opened one over the weekend and it seems to be the right time for drinking. I may save the others a few more years.posted 7/09/2013 Read More

    Wine review by JJBert


  • Serre di Vallegge Gavi di Gavi D.O.C.G. Terre da Vino 2011

    May 2013

    Serre di Vallegge Gavi di Gavi D.O.C.G. Terre da Vino 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by martins2002


  • Michele Chiarlo 2010

    May 2013

    Michele Chiarlo 2010

    Snoothrank:

    Drink Now- The 2010 Barbera dAsti Superiore Le Orme is an attractive, fleshy wine loaded with class and personality, especially within its price range. Clean, mineral notes frame expressive dark fruit in this vibrant, highly appealing Barbera. This is a highly representative example of the taut style of Barbera that emerges from Asti. Anticipate... Read More

    Wine review by Jerel1957


  • Gavi di Gavi la Merlina 2007

    April 2013

    Gavi di Gavi la Merlina 2007

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    No written review

    Wine review by d26985


  • Broglia Gavi Gavi la Meirana 2010

    February 2013

    Broglia Gavi Gavi la Meirana 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by ceekaynj


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