Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Villa Sparina, Gavi 2023
Piedmont, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Made from 100% Cortese grapes, Villa Sparina is one of the benchmarks of the Gavi DOCG. Known for its amphora-shaped bottle and consistent quality, this estate showcases the elegance of Piedmont’s flagship white wine.

Gavi DOCG is the crown jewel of Cortese, recognized as one of Italy’s most important white appellations—celebrated for its mineral-driven freshness and ability to rival more famous whites from Burgundy or Loire.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh, crisp aromas of white peach, green apple, and citrus zest, with delicate hints of almond and wildflowers. On the palate, it’s lively and precise, offering citrus and orchard fruit layered with a touch of minerality and a subtle saline note.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with bright acidity and a clean, elegant finish. Refreshing, harmonious, and very approachable—everything you want in a classic Gavi.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested Cortese, fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity. Minimal oak influence ensures the varietal character shines through.

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled fish, seafood risotto, or a classic Caprese salad. Also a wonderful aperitif thanks to its crisp, mouthwatering finish.

Verdict
A benchmark Gavi—zesty, mineral, and impeccably balanced. Villa Sparina continues to set the standard for what Cortese can deliver: elegance and everyday drinkability with a touch of Italian charm. — 4 months ago

Ryan Guy

8.9

Earthy nose, loose leaf tobacco, forest floor, and blackberry. Big, juicy almost slurpy. Mineral notes and spice bounce off dark berry fruit on the palate. Mid palate fruit is there, finish has a little heat and falls just short. Neat bottle. Excellent QPR. Drink now. — 9 years ago

Desislava Petkova

9.5

Amazing! 2017 GAVI — 2 years ago

Devin Bostick

8.9

Smell is apple cider, melons, little chalk, yellow color, tang and chalky honey with oregano and lavender, the body is wet and lots of melon — 6 years ago

Albert Camus

9.8

Отличное вино, настоятельно рекомендую! Легкое, свежее, с ароматом фруктов и приятным послевкусием. — 11 years ago

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.5

This wine could go for another 10yrs. — 13 years ago

Damian T

9.1

Very fine bubbles. Starts out lemony and ends with a bit of a bitter lemon rind taste. Tai says it’s lemon curd and creamy. Dry. — 6 years ago

Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.5

Rose all day with a nyc bae — 7 years ago

Clayton Bahr

9.7

Picked this Dolcetto di Ovada in Jackson Hole..ready to have my mind blown — 11 years ago