Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi – 750ML

The name Principessa Gavia comes from a historical tale: a princess named Gavia fell in love with a handsome man who served as a guard in her father’s court. The couple sought the king’s permission to marry, but he refused to have his daughter wed out of her class. Desperate, the young couple fled to a distant part of the kingdom and settled in a sleepy village on the other side of the alps. They eluded the king’s troops until one night, after enjoying a generous amount of a local white wine, the groom confided their story to the local innkeeper. The innkeeper nodded and feigned sympathy, but sent word to the king and collected a handsome reward. Troops found the couple and brought them back to the king to face punishment. The King looked into his daughter’s eyes and could not help but forgive her. He blessed their union, and as a wedding gift, bequeathed them the town which they had chosen to settle in. In her honor he gave the name Gavi to the town as well as the charming white wine they drank.

Tasting Notes

This wine is a pale-straw color. The bouquet is intense and fresh, with aromas of pineapple and green apple. Well-balanced, with gentle acidity and delicate, dry finish.

Serving Suggestion

An aperitif wine, excellent with hors d'oeuvres and seafood.

Varietal Cortese
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Brand Banfi
Vintage 2021

$17.99

in a mixed case:
$15.29
SKU 10960
750ML

6 in stock