Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG “Rovereto” 2022 – Michele Chiarlo

To produce Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG “Rovereto” Michele Chiarlo a proportion of the grapes underwent cold maceration before being pressed to obtain greater aromatic expression. The grapes were gently pressed and then fermented in small temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 16 to 18°C with natural yeasts from the same vineyard. Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG “Rovereto” Michele Chiarlo  rested on its fine lees in tank for four months, adding texture and complexity to the resulting wine, followed by a further four months’ maturation in steel vats preserving the purity of fruit.

Rovereto is a small, but privileged sub-zone of Gavi recognised as one of the best microclimates for the production of the Cortese grape. The vines are grown in mostly calcareous clay-marl soils of volcanic origin, which are rich in iron and magnesium. The vines undergo a strict pruning programme and a green harvest to keep yields low.