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Vallade Gavi DOCG 2022 (Piemonte)
Produced from Cortese grapes grown in the Piemonte region of north-west Italy, this Gavi is a well-balanced, light-bodied, easy-drinking wine.
With light floral aromas of blossom and peachy notes on the nose, and flavours of green apple, pear and a hint of almond on the palate, this is a crisp, refreshing wine with medium acidity.
You can enjoy this by itself or as a pairing with white fish, chicken or light pasta dish.
Available from Tesco (£10)
Fancy a change from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay this weekend? Then here are a few suggestions for something new to try –
Gavi di Gavi 2018 La Toledana
The Gavi di Gavi La Toledana is made from the Cortese grape and hails from Piemonte in north-west Italy. The pale lemon colour is characteristic of this wine and with its light floral aromas of white blossom and a slight hint of honey, it promises something different.
Green fruits dominate on the palate with some citrus notes, and the high acidity gives it a crisp, zesty freshness. Smooth and silky, this is a medium-bodied wine with a medium finish. A well-balanced, very pleasant wine. We had it with grilled salmon and it was a perfect match, but it will also go well with white meats and light pasta dishes. Majestic Wine £14.99 (£10.99 Mix Six)
Not Your Grandma’s Riesling 2018, Eden Valley
Although we rightly associate Riesling with Germany, the grape has also been cultivated in Clare Valley and Eden Valley in South Australia since the early 19th-century and the more moderate climate there produces wines with more pronounced fruit flavours.
Lemon in colour, this wine has floral, citrusy notes on the nose, and flavours of green fruits, grapefruit, nectarine and mango on the palate. A dry wine with high acidity, it is balanced by its punchy fruitiness and hint of minerality, and has a medium to long finish. Perfect with an Asian dish.
The Great Wine Co. £13.95
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2019 Monte Schiavo
A dry white wine with high acidity from the Marche region of central Italy, this Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wine is a very good example of the fresh, zesty wines from the Verdicchio grape.
Notable aromas of apple and pear on the nose, and additional lemon, grapefruit and tropical fruit flavours on the palate, with a little twist of fennel which is characteristic of Verdicchio wines. A well-balanced wine with a medium finish with faint overtones of bitter almonds, this would suit a fish or seafood dish. Majestic Wine £8.99 (£7.99 Mix Six)