Francesco Rinaldi e Figli

Gavi Cortese

8.828 ratings
8.69 pro ratings
Gavi, Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy
Cortese
Top Notes For
Scott Wren

Grapefruit, lemon and light white floral aromas in a steely high acid brew.

Grapefruit, lemon and light white floral aromas in a steely high acid brew.

Mar 18th, 2018
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.7

Not a fan of Cortese, but these old vines (about 40 years old) does provide some attention. Unusually aromatic on the nose, providing tension on the palate.

Not a fan of Cortese, but these old vines (about 40 years old) does provide some attention. Unusually aromatic on the nose, providing tension on the palate.

Mar 17th, 2018
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

Gavi, the hope eternal.

Gavi, the hope eternal.

1 person found it helpfulAug 19th, 2013
Chris Ursini

Brand Manager Chambers & Chambers

8.6

Good for the price and weather

Good for the price and weather

Sep 6th, 2016
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.4

2011. Nougat, peach skin, limestone and lemon meringue.

2011. Nougat, peach skin, limestone and lemon meringue.

Mar 30th, 2014
Scott Wren

Lightly oaked with a lot of acidity. Bracing

Lightly oaked with a lot of acidity. Bracing

Dec 25th, 2013
Steve Rura

Very clear in color, lemon rind, grapefruit, mineral-driven. Great Gavi. With smoked paprika white beans, kale and toast.

Very clear in color, lemon rind, grapefruit, mineral-driven. Great Gavi. With smoked paprika white beans, kale and toast.

Nov 5th, 2020
Keith Crump

An enjoyable refreshing wine

An enjoyable refreshing wine

Mar 18th, 2018
Keith Crump

2016 the first bottle of my Italian summer whites refreshing acidity with pear elderberry and almonds

2016 the first bottle of my Italian summer whites refreshing acidity with pear elderberry and almonds

Oct 24th, 2017
Michael H

With food

With food

Jan 8th, 2017