Tenuta de Melo, Gavi DOCG 2024

Get to know: Tenuta de Melo Gavi DOCG

A fresh and elegant Italian white wine from the renowned Gavi DOCG in Piedmont.

Tasting Note

Tenuta de Melo Gavi is a light-bodied, refreshing white that balances vibrant fruit with a crisp mineral edge. Straw yellow with greenish hints, it shows aromas of green apple, pear skin, honey, and candied citron. On the palate, it’s lively and dry, with fresh acidity and subtle almond notes on the finish. This Piedmont white wine is clean, classy, and immensely drinkable, making it perfect for both casual and celebratory occasions.

Top food pairings:

• Courgette and basil pesto pasta
• Grilled sea bass or lemon sole
• Buffalo mozzarella or young Pecorino

Kate Says

"The most well-known white wine from Piedmont. Lovely and fresh, minerally and citrussy. A great apéritif wine to drink with friends or with lighter fish dishes."

Producer Info

Tenuta de Melo is a family-run organic estate in Piedmont, Northern Italy. The Cortese vines grow on gently sloping hillsides, benefiting from warm days and cool nights – ideal for producing fresh, aromatic whites with lively acidity and depth of flavour. Careful hand harvesting, gentle pressing, and stainless steel fermentation preserve the delicate aromas, while a short period on fine lees adds texture and roundness without compromising the signature crispness of Gavi.

How it’s made:

• Varieties: 100% Cortese
• Hand-harvested mid-September to maintain freshness and aromatic intensity
• Gently pressed to extract pure juice
• Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled 18°C to preserve delicate aromas
• Left on fine lees for 3 months before cold stabilisation and bottling

Good to know:

• Region: Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Style: White, still, dry
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vegan: Yes
• ABV: 12.5%
• Vintage: 2024

Why we love it:

This Gavi DOCG white is a perfect balance of fresh orchard fruit, zesty citrus, and mineral finesse. Elegant yet approachable, it pairs beautifully with seafood, light pasta, or soft cheeses – or simply enjoyed chilled as a crisp aperitivo.