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Briccotondo

2012 Gavi White Blend

The Fontanafredda Briccotondo is a delightful white blend from the esteemed Gavi region, showcasing the area's exceptional terroir. Crafted in the 2012 vintage, this wine presents a refreshing, bright profile with pronounced acidity that creates a mouthwatering experience. The body is medium, striking a perfect balance between richness and crispness, while the fruit intensity is prominent, expressing vibrant notes of citrus and stone fruit. This wine is bone dry, allowing the purity of its flavors to shine through without any distractions. Overall, the Fontanafredda Briccotondo is a fantastic choice for those seeking an elegant and enjoyable white wine that embodies the charm of Gavi.

Tasting notes:


White Peach, Almond, Citrus Blossom

White Peach

White Peach

Almond

Almond

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 1

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Gavi
Gavi

In the 1980s, Gavi was the poster child for Italian white wines. While other whites like Pinot Grigio and big bold reds have become more popular in the years since then, Gavi has not broken its stride. Local producers continue to make fantastic versions of its crisp, easy-to-drink white wine. These light-bodied and zingy wines are mainly made from the local Cortese grape, grown at high altitudes in southern Piedmont. The sea breezes and cool hilltop temperatures here help to keep the acidity in the grapes, which brings about crisply refreshing wines that are fruit-forward and bursting with flavors of ripe citrus, green apple and pear. The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

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