Wines Gavi Binè - Riserva Vigna Gambarotta - 2020

Binè’s Gavi Cuvée Riserva Vigna Gambarotta 2020 hails from the renowned Gavi appellation in Italy’s Piedmont region, an area celebrated for its fresh and elegantly aromatic white wines. While varietal details are seldom explicitly labelled, Gavi wines are almost exclusively crafted from the native Cortese grape, known for its crisp acidity, citrus and green apple notes, and understated minerality. This cuvée Riserva indicates careful selection of grapes—likely sourced from the Vigna Gambarotta vineyard—and extended maturation, which lends the wine a refined depth and pronounced complexity. The 2020 vintage delivers a vibrant expression that balances lively fruit with subtle nuances from its terroir.

Gavi sits in Piedmont’s southeast, where gentle hills and well-drained, chalky-clay soils encourage Cortese to mature slowly, preserving its brisk acidity and fresh aromatics. The region benefits from a moderate continental climate, tempered by breezes from the Ligurian Sea, which help retain elegance and lift in the finished wines. This area’s winemaking history dates back centuries, with Gavi’s reputation anchored in its unparalleled finesse among Italian white wines.

The vivacity and minerality characteristic of this style make it an ideal match for delicate seafood dishes such as grilled prawns, seared scallops, or simply prepared white fish. Gavi also partners beautifully with antipasti, goat’s cheese salads, or classic Piedmontese dishes like vitello tonnato. Its clean profile suits sophisticated vegetarian fare as well, such as risotto primavera or artichoke frittata.

For optimal enjoyment, serve Binè’s Gavi Cuvée Riserva Vigna Gambarotta 2020 well-chilled but not too cold, ideally between 8 and 10°C. This allows its floral and stone fruit aromas to unfurl gently, revealing all the vibrancy and poise for which Gavi is so prized.