Rating: 4.0/5
This Gavi from La Giustiniana presents a clear straw colour with a medium intensity. The nose offers a medium minus intensity, with primary aromas of lemon and lime juice. On the palate, the wine shows a medium minus body, low tannins, and a fine-grained feel. Acidity is medium plus, with a medium alcohol presence, and a dry sweetness. Flavours of pear and pear drop are prominent, with a medium flavour intensity. The finish is medium plus, with a balanced and complex palate that’s ready to drink now.
At a glance
- Type: White
- Appearance: clear, medium, straw
- Nose: medium minus; lemon, lime juice
- Palate: Body medium minus, Acidity medium plus, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel fine grained, Flavour intensity medium
- Tastes: pear, pear drop
- Finish: medium plus
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled seafood with lemon butter sauce
- Pan-seared pear salad with walnuts
- Creamy risotto with roasted vegetables
- Spicy Thai-style stir-fry with tofu
- Herbed goat cheese with crackers
- Roasted chicken with herb butter
- Steamed mussels with garlic and parsley
- Pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes