COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cortese
PRODUCER
Michele Chiarlo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Michele Chiarlo Fornaci Gavi 2019 is a single-varietal white wine from the Gavi DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, made exclusively from the Cortese grape. The Fornaci vineyard is a distinguished cru within the Michele Chiarlo estate, known for its focus on indigenous Piedmontese varietals. The producer, Michele Chiarlo, has a long-standing history in the region, emphasizing tradition, landscape care, and sustainability in their winemaking. The 2019 vintage is noted for being produced only in years with ideal climatic conditions, highlighting the specific characteristics of that growing season.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fornaci is a recognized 'cru' vineyard for Michele Chiarlo's Gavi.
Fact 02
Cortese is the sole grape permitted in Gavi DOCG wines.
Fact 03
Michele Chiarlo focuses on indigenous grapes of Piedmont.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage was produced only due to exceptional weather.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Michele Chiarlo Fornaci Gavi begins with yield management, including thinning excess bunches during summer to leave 5-6 bunches per vine. Harvest is performed manually between September 18th and 22nd. Fermentation takes place at 17°C for three weeks, with a portion of the wine fermented in stainless steel tanks and another in small barrels. Following fermentation, the wine matures for about a year, aging on fine lees in both stainless steel tanks and small barrels. This aging process is followed by a further 12 months of refinement on the lees.
