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    THE LIGHTER SIDE OF PIEDMONT

    Jul 20, 2021 6 minutes
    BY KERIN O’KEEFE
    PHOTOS BY KATE SEARS
    STYLING BY MAEVE SHERIDAN

    Celebrated for ageworthy world-class reds like Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera, Piedmont also makes excellent white wines. Often crafted by some of Italy’s top winemakers, these extraordinary bottlings are made with native grapes that excel in their growing area. The best boast surprising aging potential and should be on every wine lover’s radar.

    GAVI

    Made exclusively from the Cortese grape, Gavi, also known as Cortese di Gavi, is the region’s most storied white wine. Named after the town of Gavi, the growing zone is in a hilly area in southern Piedmont’s Alessandria province. The zone’s proximity to Liguria and historical links to Genoa’s aristocrats influenced its traditional cuisine based on lean meats, fish and vegetables that pair better with white wine. Records show specialized vineyards of Cortese were already cultivated in Piedmont by 1856.

    Gavi can be made in all or part of 11 townships. Wines made with

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