Villa Sparina 2018 – Another unknown Gem from Piedmont This DOGC classified white wine is made from 100% Cortese and sourced from the Region of Gavi in Piedmont in north western Italy and, like Arneis, its history in the region goes back to 1659.
If the truth be told it’s planted in many regions in Italy but it is said the best come from Gavi and can be seen on many a table in café’s and restaurant’s around Genoa over lunch paired with local seafood caught off the Ligurian coast.
It drinks somewhere between a Chardonnay, Marsanne, Roussanne and a Viognier with racy acidity and a creamy mouthfeel. It has an enticing nose that will want you to take a sip immediately but spend a minute savoring the mix of lime, apple, pear and just a hint of white flowers. The palate is focused with a lot going on with almost seamless layers of pears, apples, peach with secondary notes of spices, saline, almond and lemon rind. A lethal combination with a long finish- all aimed at putting a smile on your face. This is a totally enjoyable wine that will be a hit this summer, especially if you dare to have a few people over. Did I mention a really cool bottle?
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