ARALDICA Gavi, Spumante Brut La Battistina, 75cl

This sparkling wine, produced only from estate grown grapes is aged for 3 months on lees before bottling. The result is an aromatic Spumante with a zesty nose of apple and lime fruit. The palate is weighty and fruit-rich with a refreshing, satisfying finish. To the South and East of the Monferrato, in the last corner of Piemonte before Liguria, lies the DOC area of Gavi. La Battistina is a 20 hectare estate situated around the town of Gavi. The vineyards are south facing and the soil, chalky and mineral, which allows full ripening and excellent drainage. This and the neighbouring 61 hectare estate La Raia, from which grapes are also sourced, are renowned as among the best sites in Gavi. La Battistina itself is divided into two distinctive areas, producing two very different wines; the majority of the grapes go to produce Gavi La Battistina, a wine with poached pear characters and zingy acidity to balance the long finish.Great as an aperitif.

• Region: Piemonte
• Vintage: NV
• Size: 75cl
• ABV: 12.5%