In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1969 — Soldati family trademarks Gavi dei Gavi
Facts
- Producer
- La Scolca
- 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.