Fontanassa Ca’ Adua Gavi di Gavi

Fontanassa Ca' Adua Gavi: The 'Chablis of Italy' from Piedmont

90 points from James Suckling

Are you looking for a white wine that combines elegance with flawless freshness? The Fontanassa Ca' Adua Gavi DOCG is an absolute reference wine for lovers of mineral, dry wines. While Piedmont is world famous for its red wines (such as Barolo), Fontanassa winery proves with the 'Ca' Adua' that the region also belongs to the absolute world top in white.

Craftsmanship from the Heart of Gavi

The grapes for the Ca' Adua grow in Rovereto di Gavi, the 'Grand Cru' zone of the area. Winemaker Marco Gemme works here according to traditional methods, with respect for nature and without unnecessary additives. The soil, rich in clay and iron, gives the 100% Cortese grapes a unique depth that you will not find in almost any other Gavi.

Tasting note Fontanassa Ca' Adua Gavi di Gavi: Crystal clear and full of character

The Ca' Adua immediately stands out because of its bright, straw yellow color with a characteristic green reflection.

• Smell: A drifting bouquet of citrus fruits, grapefruit and freshly mown grass, supplemented with refined aromas of white flowers and a subtle hint of green apple and almond.
• Flavor: In the mouth the wine is flawless, dry and refreshing. What distinguishes this Gavi is its “sapidity” – a pleasant saltiness and minerality reminiscent of wet stones and slate.
• Texture: Despite its strict character, the wine has a surprisingly creamy element due to the maturation sur lie (on the yeast cells), which ensures a full and long-lasting aftertaste.

Why the Ca' Adua is a top choice:

• Gold status: Fontanassa is a member of the exclusive 'Golden Gavi' club, which only the very best producers in the region are allowed to join.
• Terroir-driven: No mass production, but an honest wine that shows exactly where it comes from.
• Award-winning quality: Highly rated by critics such as James Suckling (“Medium-bodied, crisp and lightly floral”) and loved on Vivino with a stable 4.0 score.

What do you serve with this Gavi?

Its stimulating acidity and mineral backbone make it the ultimate accompaniment to refined dishes:

• Fish & Shellfish: Perfect with oysters, “fish en papillotte” or grilled sole.
• Italian classics: A risotto with spring vegetables or pasta with fennel and shrimp.
• Aperitif: Due to its thirst-quenching character, it is also a fantastic wine to open the evening.

Serve this Gavi well chilled (8-10°C). Drink it young to enjoy the crisp fruit, or leave it for a year or two for an even rounder and richer character. Bring the refinement of Piedmont into your home - Order the Fontanassa Ca' Adua Gavi now at Wijnclubamsterdam.nl