Terre Antiche, Gavi di Gavi
Vintage: 2025
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TA401A25 | 12 x 75 | Screwcap | 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.
Terre Antiche
Vineyards
The 40 hectare estate is planted with carefully selected vines. The vineyards are situated at altitudes of 300–500 metres above sea level on grey marl soils with loose, sandy topsoil. The vines face south/south-east, are Guyot trained and planted at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare.
Vintage
The season started with a wet and rainy winter, which delayed bud break by 5-7 days. A heatwave in June led to an acceleration of the growing season, thanks to the water reserves built over winter. The rest of summer saw a stable weather with no other heatwave and some rainfalls during August which led to a slow down in ripening. September was dry and sunny, bringing grapes to a full and healthy ripening before harvest which started on the 10th September.
Vinification
After gentle pressing, the grapes underwent a two-week fermentation at 16°C in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was bottled in the spring following the harvest.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
Attractive lemon yellow in colour, this wine shows delicate aromas of lime zest and citrus. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with bright acidity and a mineral finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
12.5%