La Scolca
White Label Bianco Secco Gavi Cortese
Gavi, Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy
Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), pale yellow with delicate aromas of stone & citrus fruits. Palate, with extended lees aging shows rich apple & lemon flavors, nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisper than ‘17, medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), pale yellow with delicate aromas of stone & citrus fruits. Palate, with extended lees aging shows rich apple & lemon flavors, nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisper than ‘17, medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Jan 9th, 2022Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), straw yellow with delicate aromas of stone and citrus fruits. On the palate apple, extended lees aging gives rich apple and lemon flavors, some nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisp medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), straw yellow with delicate aromas of stone and citrus fruits. On the palate apple, extended lees aging gives rich apple and lemon flavors, some nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisp medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Jan 3rd, 2020Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), pale yellow with delicate aromas of stone & citrus fruits. Palate, with extended lees aging shows rich apple & lemon flavors, nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisper the ‘17, medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), pale yellow with delicate aromas of stone & citrus fruits. Palate, with extended lees aging shows rich apple & lemon flavors, nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisper the ‘17, medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Oct 21st, 2019Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), straw yellow with delicate aromas of stone and citrus fruits. On the palate apple, extended lees aging gives rich apple and lemon flavors, some nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisp medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), straw yellow with delicate aromas of stone and citrus fruits. On the palate apple, extended lees aging gives rich apple and lemon flavors, some nutty notes, good mouthfeel. Crisp medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice!
Oct 21st, 2019Great summer wine and a break from the Pinot Gris/Sauv/Blanc/Chard. It is obviously not it's big brother the black label, but it is a great value and great way to break into Italian whites, outside of PG
Great summer wine and a break from the Pinot Gris/Sauv/Blanc/Chard. It is obviously not it's big brother the black label, but it is a great value and great way to break into Italian whites, outside of PG
Aug 4th, 2016
Very dry - simple thin mouthfeel - subtle aromatics
Very dry - simple thin mouthfeel - subtle aromatics
Apr 29th, 2016Highly floral and mineral, like white rose candy. Except super dry and less grandma-y than that sounds.
Highly floral and mineral, like white rose candy. Except super dry and less grandma-y than that sounds.
Aug 4th, 2015
Light, crisp, refreshing.
Light, crisp, refreshing.
Jan 11th, 2015
Leesey and dry w marzipan almond and cantaloupe flavors. Subtle.
Leesey and dry w marzipan almond and cantaloupe flavors. Subtle.
Dec 12th, 2014
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Melon rind. Fairly low acid. Rounded from the lees. Rocks and a bit of mineral. Sort of basic.
Melon rind. Fairly low acid. Rounded from the lees. Rocks and a bit of mineral. Sort of basic.
Nov 4th, 2014