Other

Black Label

La Scolca

Gavi · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cortese
Country
Italy
Region
Gavi
Appellation
Gavi
Body
light
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

seafood · grilled fish · fresh salads · pasta with light sauce

Rated vintages

  • 201586 pts

    Restrained aromas of white flower lead the way on this fresh, straightforward white. The round, simple palate shows light notes of peach, apple and a hint of bitter almond on the close.

  • 201084 pts

    Black Label Gavi from the historic La Scolca winery offers zesty freshness backed by crisp aromas of grapefruit and crushed white mineral. The boasts beautiful, clean simplicity.

  • 200787 pts

    La Scolca's Black Label Gavi presents refined and elegant tones of peach, dried apricot, honey and white almond. The wine rests on the lees in order to absorb more complexity and texture.

  • 200685 pts

    Linear mineral tones create an elegant frame for floral aromas and peach flavors. This is a thin wine, but also a very clean one with fresh acidity and citrus zest that wash clear over the palate.

  • 200485 pts

    The Black label is the flagship of La Scolca; it is a more harmonious wine than the regular bottling, without its edginess. The nose is reticent, a touch of apple and vanilla, expanding into a rich seamless palate, but like its sibling, is marred by its finish, which is a little…