. GAVI BARGAIN SERAFINO 2022 From “a haven for characteristically crisp, dry and minerally whites” according to Decanter’s Alessandra Piubello, the fresh and vibrant 92 pt. 2022 Enrico Serafino Grifo del Quartaro Gavi offers zesty citrus and fragrant stone fruit flavors with grassy, nutty undertones and a refreshing saline-tinged finish calling for another sip, a terrific value for Gavi fans and anyone seeking an outstanding Italian white to enjoy often. With a history dating back to 1878 in Canale d’Alba in southeastern Piedmont, the Enrico Serafino winery went through a period of corporate ownership in the later 1900’s before being purchased in 2003 by the Krause Gentile family, American entrepreneurs who famously (or perhaps infamously depending on who you ask) purchased the renowned Barolo producer Vietti in 2016. Named for the centuries’ old griffin-embossed coins used by Genovese landowners in the region, the 2022 Grifo del Quartaro Gavi is sourced from a six-hectare vineyard in Monterotondo di Gavi, its location north of Genoa near the Ligurian border boasting ideal conditions for producing fresh white wines from the native Cortese grape. Planted in a mix of marl, clay and chalk soils, the vines are situated on sloping hills with winds off the Ligurian sea flowing up to the snow-capped Apennines imparting minerality and distinctive salinity to the wines. Fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, Piedmont native and winemaker Paolo Giacosa aged the 2022 Enrico Serafino Grifo del Quartaro Gavi for 3-8 months with regular stirring on the lees and two months longer in bottle, expertly balancing rich, mouth filling fruit and lively minerality “with fresh acidity and a crisp and expressive finish” according to James Suckling. Among the top rated Gavi wines in the vintage, the mouthwatering 92 pt. 2022 Enrico Serafino Grifo Del Quartaro Gavi is refreshingly delicious whether sipped along or paired in the traditional Ligurian style with seafood dishes, an easy drinking Italian white skillfully crafted and affordably priced to fill the cooler and enjoy often. FEATURED WINE 92 points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2023) 2022 ENRICO SERAFINO GRIFO DEL QUARTARO 750ML Tangy mixed citrus aromas with savory herbal notes flow into notes of jasmine and ginger on the nose. The textured and complex palate gives notes of peach, sea salt and blanched almond finishing with focused... 92 points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2023) Compare at: $19.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $17.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. Manage my Orders   Follow on Twitter   Like on Facebook Copyright © 2023 B-21 Wine Company, All rights reserved.