Tenuta Santa Seraffa, Gavi di Gavi 2024, Piedmont

Tenuta Santa Seraffa, Gavi di Gavi 2024, PiedmontA fine and pure expression of Gavi with pretty aromas of flora, citrus and green apple combined with more complex hints of frangipane. The palate has apple and lemon characters, and an appealing weight and minerality. The finish is textural, long and defined. This wine is a perfect accompaniment to seafood and shellfish unsurprising for a wine sourced just 35km from the Ligurian coast.

on the river slopes there is a particular micro-climate which favours the development of the botrytis necessary to make this style of sweet wine

In 2005 Jean-Baptiste built a new winery - The wines are aged in barrels (30% new oak) for 12 months and then assembled in tank for a period of 3 to 6 months to keep maximum freshness

Sustainable practices are a priority and both Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3 and Terra Vitis certifications have been achieved

Fresh floral aromas combine with characteristic sweet brioche overtones

20 years ago the Rheinhessen was where £3

Winemaking is very simple: the grapes are co-fermented

Lovely freshness with that extra bit of weight and texture from the Sémillon

Full-flavoured and ripe with a fresh lingering

Domaine Mittnacht is run by Christophe and his wife Yuka

beguiling wines from his sustainably managed 17ha of plots in these same infamous vineyards around the town of Westhofen

As a vegetarian option lentil and bean stew would compliment the wine just as well

The Granier’s style is for juicy