Pour this when you want something bright and grown-up without the fuss. It's bone-dry, zippy and clean, the kind of white that makes a Friday plate of grilled fish feel like a proper occasion. Think lemon, green apple and a cool almond-edged finish. Chill it hard, pour it cold, and let it do its thing. We'll have it at your door before the ice melts.
First sniff is all spring garden and citrus orchard: lemon zest, green apple, a little white blossom. The sip is light and lively with a tart, mouth-watering streak of acidity that keeps everything fresh. Then comes the signature Gavi move, a faint mineral, almost saltiness and a whisper of almond on the finish that the local limestone soils throw in for free. Dry, clean, nothing sweet about it.
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This comes from the Capetta family in Santo Stefano Belbo, up in Piedmont in Italy's northwest. It's made from 100% Cortese, the native grape behind Gavi, one of Italy's most respected white wines. People call Gavi the "Chablis of Italy" because it has that same lean, mineral, crisp-as-a-bell character. The limestone soils around Gavi are the secret, giving the wine that cool stony edge and the little almond note on the finish.
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- What is the price of Duchessalia Santo Stefano Belbo Gavi 750ml?
Duchessalia Santo Stefano Belbo Gavi 750ml is KSh 2,469 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Duchessa Lia Gavi 750ml taste like?
Dry and crisp with lemon, green apple and white blossom on the nose, bright fresh acidity on the palate, and a cool mineral, almond-tinged finish. Nothing sweet about it.
- What is the ABV of Duchessa Lia Gavi?
It's 12.5% ABV, a light, sessionable strength for a dry white.
- How do I serve it?
Properly cold, around 10°C, in a white wine glass. Great on its own as an aperitif or with the meal. No ice, no mixing.
- What food pairs with Duchessa Lia Gavi?
Anything from the sea: grilled fish, prawns, calamari, sushi, seafood risotto. Also goat cheese, fresh salads and light chicken.
- Where is Duchessa Lia Gavi from?
Piedmont in northwest Italy, made by the Capetta family in Santo Stefano Belbo from 100% Cortese, the native Gavi grape.
- Is Duchessa Lia Gavi sweet or dry?
Fully dry. It's all about freshness and acidity, with citrus and a mineral finish rather than any sugar.
Duchessalia Santo Stefano Belbo Gavi 750ml
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Duchessalia Santo Stefano Belbo Gavi 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Duchessalia Santo Stefano Belbo Gavi 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,469. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.