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 Vintage2013 Label 1 of 22 
TypeWhite
ProducerBroglia (web)
VarietyCortese
DesignationLa Meirana
Vineyardn/a
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
SubRegionn/a
AppellationGavi
UPC Code(s)716898601006

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2017 (based on 33 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 6 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by W(h)iner on 5/24/2016: Had at the Farmhaus (1900 views)
 Tasted by Al Doughty on 10/23/2015 & rated 89 points: Surprisingly aromatic aromas of honeysuckle, lilac and apple, lead to a lively palate of orchard fruit that has good balance and depth with bright citrus acidity and a hint of stony minerality. (2150 views)
 Tasted by Wine Sparty on 2/9/2015 & rated 88 points: Popped and poured with tilapia. Aroma has a lot of minerals, with a hint of lime. Taste has the lime much more at the forefront to combine with minerals. This is an enjoyable wine as a regular type drinker. (2472 views)
 Tasted by WineMe! on 1/4/2015 & rated 91 points: Wine: Gavi, La meirana Broglia 2013

Date of tasting: 4/01/2015

Appearance: the wine is clear and bright, with medium intensity of lemon color, fading to a thin watery rim and it has slow legs.

Nose: It has a clean nose of medium plus intensity of citrus fruits such as lemon and lime, green fruits such as green apple and hints of almonds and elderflowers. The wine is youthful.

Palate: the wine is dry, it has medium plus refreshing acidity, medium level of delicate alcohol (13%), it has medium body and medium plus intensity flavours such as citrus fruits (lemon , leģime) green fruits such as green apple and hints of almond, peach and apricot.
The texture is slightly creamy. It has a medium plus finish.

Assesement of quality: It is a very good wine because the body and the alcohol and the refreshing acidity are in balance, it has a good complexity of primary aromas and the lenght is quiet long. The fresh fruits are also well defined and integrated in the wine.

Method of production:This wine is made in stainless - steel containers at controlled temperature. It ferments between 18 and 20 degrees in order to preserve its fruity and fresh flavour

Region of origin: Gavi, Piedmont, North west Italy

Predominant grape variety: Cortese 100%

Readiness for drinking/potential for ageing: Can drink now, but it will be in good conditions also in 2-3 years because the high level of acidity

Approximate retail price: Mid Priced (£ 6 – £ 11,99 £) (2604 views)
 Tasted by RayOB on 3/18/2014 & rated 86 points: Drank in London
Fresh, clean with a nice balance of fruit and acidity. (2864 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Everyday Piedmont - Dolcetto, Barbera and Langhe Nebbiolo (Nov 2014) (11/1/2014)
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