Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Fritto misto di mare
    Racy Cortese cuts the fried seafood.
  • Oysters
    The wine's mineral freshness frames raw shellfish.
  • Sea bass with herbs
    Elegant Gavi suits delicate white fish.

How to serve La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Etichetta Nera

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Fritto misto di mare, Oysters, Sea bass with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Soldati family trademarked Gavi dei Gavi in 1969, creating the benchmark premium Gavi from 100% Cortese at the Rovereto estate.

  1. 1969: Soldati family trademarks Gavi dei Gavi

Facts

Producer
La Scolca · visiting guide
Grapes
Cortese (100%)
Classification
Gavi DOCG
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 35 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
1969

Frequently asked about La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Etichetta Nera

What does La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Etichetta Nera taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The Black Label flagship that defined premium Gavi, a sophisticated 100% Cortese of elegant structure, freshness and intense aromatic complexity that ages remarkably well.

When should I drink La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Etichetta Nera?

Drink 3 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Etichetta Nera?

Fritto misto di mare is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oysters and Sea bass with herbs. Racy Cortese cuts the fried seafood.

What grapes are in La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Etichetta Nera?

The blend is Cortese (100%). The wine is classified as Gavi DOCG.

Tags

cortese dry high acid iconic medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion special occasion summer old world pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price premium still white

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