2024 La Scolca, Gavi "White Label", Piedmont, Italy - 750ml

La Scolca Gavi White Label 2023 750ml is a classic Italian white from Piedmont’s revered Gavi DOCG region, crafted by La Scolca, the estate credited with pioneering quality Gavi and helping define the style that bears its name.

Overview

This 2023 La Scolca Gavi White Label is made from 100% Cortese, offering a bright, refreshing expression of northern Italy’s signature dry white wine. It delivers the quintessential balance of crisp citrus and mineral tension that Gavi is known for.

Tasting Notes (Hamptons Tasting Notes)

Pale straw yellow with green highlights, the nose shows delicate citrus and orchard fruit aromas with hints of almond blossom. On the palate it’s bone-dry and finely poised, featuring zesty lemon, crisp green apple, and a stony mineral backbone that carries through a fresh, clean finish.

Style & Specs

• Appellation: Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Varietal: 100% Cortese
• Vintage: 2023
• ABV: ~12%
• Body: Light-to-medium, bone-dry with vibrant acidity
• Vinification: Stainless-steel fermentation preserves freshness and pure fruit expression

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters or clams
• Lemon-herb grilled shrimp
• Light pasta with olive oil and herbs
• Grilled white fish (branzino)
• Soft cheeses and antipasti

Why Buy This Bottle

• A superb entry into classic Italian white wine with refreshing citrus and mineral detail.
• Great versatility at the table — from seafood to salads.
• A benchmark Gavi at an excellent everyday price point.