The 2019 Gavi Le Marne is a classic and steady expression of the Cortese grape that shows citrus, pear and quince, all backed by sharp mineral definition with crushed stone and oyster shell. You get good value at this price point, and this wine would easily cozy up to a tostada or salad served on a sunny patio.

Hints of lanolin shade the core of apple, melon and straw flavors in this harmonious white. Offers good intensity and a clean finish. Drink now. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Gavi Select to Add

The trick with the Cortese grape is to be able to moderate and tame its large-scale aromas. This wine sees brief skin macerations at very low temperatures in order to achieve this goal. As a result, in the 2018 Gavi Le Marne you get balanced aromas of citrus, lemongrass, white flower and dusty mineral. No malolactic fermentation is performed because that process would only dampen the natural floral intensity of the grape. Drink this light and crisp white wine with a salade Ni?oise.

Light flavors of melon and apple grace this straightforward white. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Gavi Select to Add

This white has density and ample peach and melon flavors, backed by lively acidity. The long finish adds a mineral note. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Gavi Select to Add