Marco Bonfante 'I Ronchetti' Cortese, Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Italy

The 2023 Marco Bonfante 'I Ronchetti' Gavi di Gavi DOCG from Piedmont, Italy, is a pure expression of Cortese from the esteemed Sorì Ronchetti vineyard, offering the quintessential elegance and minerality that defines the heart of the Gavi region.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Cortese
• Region: Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Vineyard: Sorì Ronchetti
• Soil Composition: Serravalle sandstone with a very light color
• Altitude: 300 meters above sea level
• Vineyard Density: 5,000 plants per hectare
• Training System: Guyot
• Yield: 55 hl/ha
• Harvest: Second half of September
• Vinification: Destemmed and soft-pressed at 18°C in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts; prolonged refinement on its lees
• ABV: 13%
• Residual Sugar: Dry

Sensory Description:

In the glass, 'I Ronchetti' presents a luminous straw yellow hue. The bouquet is intense and varietally expressive, offering notes of banana, citrus fruits, and a distinct mineral backbone. On the palate, it is bone-dry, elegant, and vibrant, with its hallmark minerality and a characteristic bitter almond finish, elevating it as a superior expression of Gavi.

Winemaker's Background:

Marco Bonfante Winery, located in Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy, is an eighth-generation family estate known for its dedication to tradition, precision, and elegance. Founded by siblings Marco and Micaela Bonfante, the winery produces wines that highlight the terroir’s true essence, combining sustainable viticulture with a commitment to producing balanced and expressive wines that honor the region's noble grapes.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F). An ideal aperitif, this Gavi di Gavi pairs exquisitely with raw fish, shellfish, delicate cheeses, and white meats. Highly recommended with linguine with lobster or seafood risotto for an elevated dining experience.

With its intense minerality and refined elegance, the 2023 Marco Bonfante 'I Ronchetti' Gavi di Gavi DOCG captures the soul of Piedmont’s coastal-influenced terroir and is a must for lovers of structured, sophisticated white wines.