Principessa Gavia
Gavi DOCG
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
in temperature-controlled (16-18°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Years / Technical sheets / Awards
First Year
1995
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2024
THE 2024 VINTAGE
A wine that comes from the Cortese di Gavi. One of the great historical and traditional vines of the lower Piedmont.
TASTING NOTES
The winter was mild, with abundant rainfall that persisted from late February into the following months, raising some concerns about the spread of vine diseases. However, the grape quality was excellent thanks to the expertise and timely vineyard management practices. Some grape varieties, such as Cortese, experienced a decline in yield.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12,5%
Yield per hectare 95 q/ha.
Fermentation temperature controlled (16-18°) in steel vats
Soil calcareous-clay-loam
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
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2023
THE 2023 VINTAGE
A wine that comes from the Cortese di Gavi. One of the great historical and traditional vine of the lower Piedmont.
TASTING NOTES
Winter was characterized by the prevailing absence of rainfall. In spring, temperatures were lower than in 2022, causing an average delay in development of about 5/7 days that lasted until the harvest. Only in the months of May and June, it rained, albeit not homogeneously. With July and part of August, the high temperatures that led to stress phenomena have returned water, especially in young vineyards or exposed to the south, and southwest. The harvest of the Cortese di Gavi was of excellent quality and began in mid-September, benefiting from the abundant rains with storms in late August.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 13%
Yield per hectare 95 q/ha.
Fermentation temperature controlled (16-18°) in steel vats
Soil calcareous-clay-loam
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2022
THE 2022 VINTAGE
A wine that comes from the Cortese di Gavi. One of the great historical and traditional vine of the lower Piedmont.
TASTING NOTES
The winter was mild, with standard rainfall for the season, whereas the following months of April and May were characterized by temperatures below seasonal averages, which caused a modest delay in the flowering phase. The rise in temperatures, as well as the lack of rain, in June and July created a slight water stress and a minor delay in ripening in some vineyards. The excellent temperature variations and sunny weather in September and October ensured a perfect harvest, with grapes of excellent quality.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 13%
Yield per hectare 95 q/ha.
Fermentation temperature controlled (16-18°) in steel vats
Soil calcareous-clay-loam
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 88
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2021
THE 2021 VINTAGE
Thanks to its freshness and pleasantness, L'Altra is the perfect Barbera to enjoy in every occasion.
TASTING NOTES
The winter was mild, with standard rainfall for the season, whereas the following months of April and May were characterized by temperatures below seasonal averages, which caused a modest delay in the flowering phase. The rise in temperatures, as well as the lack of rain, in June and July created a slight water stress and a minor delay in ripening in some vineyards. The excellent temperature variations and sunny weather in September and October ensured a perfect harvest, with grapes of excellent quality.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 13%
Yield per hectare 95 q/ha.
Fermentation temperature controlled (16-18°) in steel vats
Soil calcareous-clay-loam
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2020
THE 2020 VINTAGE
A lively and soft wine that reinterprets the Piedmontese tradition of Moscato, expressing all the typical sweet and aromatic characteristics of this varietal.
TASTING NOTES
The growing season of the 2019 was marked by a mild winter that anticipated the vegetative awakening. After a spring with lower temperatures, the excellent summer weather conditions led to a good quality of the grapes.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12.5%
Yield per hectare 95 q/ha.
Fermentation temperature controlled (16-18°) in steel vats
Soil calcareous-clay-loam
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
WINESCRITIC 88
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2019
THE 2019 VINTAGE
A lively and soft wine that reinterprets the Piedmontese tradition of Moscato,, expressing all the typical sweet and aromatic characteristics of this varietal.
TASTING NOTES
The growing season of the 2019 was marked by a mild winter that anticipated the vegetative awakening. After a spring with lower temperatures, the excellent summer weather conditions led to a good quality of the grapes.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12.5%
Fermentation temperature controlled (16-18°) in steel vats
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2018
THE 2018 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
The seasonal course of this 2018 vintage is characterized by a high frequency of rains, which has created critical aspects in the vineyard work. Despite these conditions, postponing the harvest period, the quality of the grapes turned out to be good with excellent tips.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12%
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (16-18°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2018
THE 2018 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
The seasonal course of this 2018 vintage is characterized by a high frequency of rains, which has created critical aspects in the vineyard work. Despite these conditions, postponing the harvest period, the quality of the grapes turned out to be good with excellent tips.
Brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense, floral and fruity. In the mouth, the roundness is well balanced by a touch of acidity. Good persistence.
Excellent wine as an aperitif but also particularly suitable with starters and first courses based on fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12%
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (16-18°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2017
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
DOUJA D'OR OSCAR Douja D'Or
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2016
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
GOOD WINES OF ITALY 4 Stars
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2015
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 92
THE WINE COMPETITION 92 - Gold
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2014
AWARDS
SUNSET INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION Silve
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2012
AWARDS
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 92 - Gold
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2010
AWARDS
WINE SPECTATOR 88
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2009
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 3 Bunches
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2006
AWARDS
VERONELLI 86
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2004
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 3 Bunches
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2003
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 87
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2002
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 3 Bunches
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2001
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 3 Bunches
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2000
AWARDS
DUEMILAVINI 3 Bunches
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1997
AWARDS
F&BJ 87
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1995
AWARDS
WINE & SPIRITS 86
