La Giustiniana, `Lugarara` Gavi di Gavi
Vintage: 2024
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GI101B24 | 6 x 75 | Agglomerated Cork | Available |
| 2024 | GI101H24 | 12 x 37.5 | Natural Cork | Available |
Producer
La Giustiniana comprises 110 hectares of vines in the heart of the commune of Rovereto in Gavi. Originally, this land was part of a Benedictine convent and was bought by the Giustiniani, a military family from the Republic of Genoa, in 1625. At that time, wine was already produced from the estate's original 40 hectares of vineyards. The Benedictine monks cultivated the first vines planted here. Today, the winery is managed by Magda Pedrini and production is focused on expressing Gavi di Gavi's potential from the estate's two single vineyards, ‘Lugarara’ and ‘Montessora’. These vineyards sit side by side at 300 metres above sea level yet have very different soils and subsequently showcase different expressions of the Cortese grape.
The ‘Lugarara’, planted on marl soils with sandy layers, is always the more open and forward of the two wines. Its aromas of stone fruit and lime peel are immediately beguiling. The ‘Montessora’, planted on alluvial and clay soils, is more mineral and has greater intensity, requiring more time to come into its own. It will age easily for up to a decade or more.
Vineyards
Lugarara is a vineyard located in Rovereto di Gavi at around 300 metres above sea level. Soils are grey marl with loose, sandy topsoil. The vines face south/southeast, are Guyot trained and planted at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare.
Vintage
The 2024 vintage was marked by brief periods of high temperatures and frequent spring rainfall. Harvest began in early September but was interrupted by further rain in early autumn, which affected overall yields. Nevertheless, careful vineyard management ensured a good quantity of healthy, high-quality grapes.
Vinification
The grapes were hand-picked and gently pressed upon arrival at the winery. Fermentation then took place at a controlled temperature of 16°C in stainless-steel tanks, lasting approximately two weeks. The wine, aged solely in stainless steel, was bottled in the spring following the harvest.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
Straw-yellow in colour with a greenish hue, this wine delights with aromas of white fruit, stone fruit and lime zest, which are immediately beguiling and followed by a subtle yet persistent bouquet of green apples. The palate is well-balanced with a fresh acidity and impressive structure. Almond notes linger on the finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
12.5%
Acidity
5.25 g/l
Residual Sugar
2 g/l
pH
3.25
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Giustiniana | `Montessora` Gavi di Gavi | GI104 | W | Factsheet |