The flagship wine and the clearest expression of the La Battistina estate.
Grape Variety
Cortese
Area
The Gaviese hills in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont. Training system: Piedmontese Guyot. Planting density: 4,000-4,500 vines per hectare. East and southeast exposures at altitudes between 200 and 400 meters. Clayey soils tending towards limestone.
Vinification and Aging
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The hand-picked grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press and fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The wine remains in contact with the fine lees for 4 months before being clarified, filtered, and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Aromatic, zesty nose with notes of apple, lime and white flower. The wine has juicy apple and lemon characters, and is textural with attractive minerality. The finish is crisp and incisive with zesty, mouthwatering fruit.
Food match
Perfect as an aperitif, with light first courses and fish, served at 10-12°C.
Vintage 2025Bronze Medal - IWSC 2026Vintage 202490 points (Best Buy) - Wine Enthusiast
