La Giustiniana

Piedmont

La Giustiniana that lies just north of Gavi in the heart of the DOC. It is a magnificent estate with a wine history dating back to the 10th century. At that time, land belonged to a Benedictine monastery that produced both grain and grapes. Umberto Lombardini purchased the 30ha estate in 1978 and hired Enrico Tomalino as manager. Tomalino resurrected the property and turned it into one of the premier Gavi estates. From the beginning, Tomalino expended great efforts on developing the vineyards. He recognized and has capitalized on the three distinctly different soil types, which in turn has led to the development of separate crus for each. The cellar is extremely high-tech. Computers ensure perfect temperature control and ensure an extra slow fermentation. The results shine forth with wines that excite the palate, and the critics.


Cru LugararaGavi di Gavi 2007 "Cru Lugarara"
The calcareous soil of the Lugarara Cru renders an elegant expression of the Cortese grape - the refined scent of anise, herbal steely flavour, and pronounced acidity make this dry white an ideal accompaniment for many Italian meals, especially fish and light pastas.

In a tasting held by the Wall Street Journal (7/6/07), the 2006 was rated "Best of the Tasting" with the following note : "A grown-up Gavi, with peaches, lychee, some spice and minerality, but all in a restrained, sophisticated package."


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