Wines Gavi Araldica - Torlonia - 2024

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The Araldica Gavi DOCG Cuvée Torlonia 2024 is an elegant white wine hailing from the famed Piedmont region in north-western Italy. Made exclusively from the Cortese grape, the signature variety for Gavi, this wine showcases the purity and vibrancy that have made the appellation celebrated worldwide. The 2024 vintage benefits from a temperate climate and careful vineyard management; grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness, often in the early morning to preserve freshness. Vinification is carried out in stainless steel to retain the delicate, aromatic profile. The resulting wine is crisp and lively, boasting notes of white peach, citrus, green apple, and subtle almond nuances, underscored by a distinctive mineral backbone.

Piedmont, the homeland of Gavi, is renowned for its rolling hills, diverse soils, and cool continental climate. In the commune of Gavi itself, the vineyards tend to sit on calcareous-clay soils, yielding grapes of great finesse and aromatic intensity. The region’s proximity to the Ligurian Sea brings cool breezes, naturally retaining acidity and freshness in the wines. With a rich winemaking history dating back centuries, Piedmont is best known for its reds like Barolo and Barbaresco, but Gavi’s whites have earned their own prestige for their refined elegance and food-friendliness.

Pairing beautifully with a range of dishes, Araldica’s Gavi is especially suited to seafood. Try it with seared scallops, grilled sea bass, or a classic Italian fritto misto. The wine’s zesty acidity will also cut through the richness of creamy risottos or pasta with a lemon and herb sauce. If you wish to remain regional, it is a perfect match for vitello tonnato or a simple insalata di mare.

For optimum appreciation, serve this Gavi chilled at 8-10°C. This allows both the freshness and delicate aromatic complexity to come forward. If you wish, decant briefly to let the wine breathe, though it is not essential. Enjoy it young to fully appreciate its invigorating character.