The town of Gavi lies in the far south of Piedmont, by the border with Liguria, & is home to some of the earliest plantings of the Cortese grape. The success of Cortese in this area is no doubt due to its natural affinity with the fresh seafood of the Ligurian coast. A pale golden colour, with characteristic aromas of lime zest & grapefruit, along with subtle hints of fresh fennel. Bone dry & with moderate acidity, it offers a clean & refreshing finish. To appreciate this wine fully, drink with any fresh white fish, served simply with herb butter.