Banfi Principessa Gavi

”METHOD OF PRODUCTION Following a rigorous selection of Cortese grapes and vinified using the latest winemaking techniques the clean must is gently pressed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 18° C for 20 days. THE WINEMAKER COMMENT Cortese di Gavi is an historical grape variety of the lower Piedmont Region. Principessa Gavia is made from our own estate-grown grapes. Thanks to the soft pressing and the stainless steel fermentation at controlled low temperatures (always below 18°C) its typical delicate aromas and crisp flavours are enhanced. METHOD OF PRODUCTION Soft pressing of the grapes centigrade followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks before it is clarified. SEASONAL OUTCOME The mild winter with low rainfall favored an early blossoming. Spring cooler than usual and very rainy caused a slowdown in the vegetative activity. The heat of the summer months lasted for a short period; the sporadic storms brought sudden drops in t