Kristen Grimes

10

Thinking pink as summer temps continue into October...
Strawberries and minerals on the nose and palate, more mild acidity compared to prior years. I'm loving this vintage!! — 2 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

11 years in and just starting to come out of its shell — 3 months ago

Dimitris Karyamis

10

One of the best Sauv. Blanc. Really recommend, great value for money! — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

lovely intense Riesling fruit. A hint of oxidation. Slate, apple, sweet floral notes. Rounded with good weight in the mid palate. Defined and precise. Excellent. — 8 months ago

with Matt and Paul

Alan Weinberg

9.0

Solid but no excitement. — 8 months ago

Mike Miller

8.9

Easy drinking very approachable. Perfect with casual polenta and roasted eggplant. — 2 years ago

with Anne

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon with aromas of white flesh fruits, spice and herb notes. On the palate white peach, melon and tangy lemon citrus flavors with earthy tones and spice. Well balanced, medium finish ending with lemon zest, wet stone and slight yeasty notes. Very Nice value. — 3 years ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.1

Brownish ruby, medium opacity, noticeable tannins, leather and tobacco with red berries, fun grape varietal — 2 months ago

Natasha Langton

9.1

A gift from Malin. So much vanilla it tastes like a red and white chupa chup lollipop 🍭 and in a very good way. Hints of orange peel. Smooth but with a dry finish. — 3 months ago

romo

9.2

Quarry dust. — 4 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Matured Chianti, some sweetness, restrained tannins. Went well with home made pizza — 5 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2023 | minerality, expressive, rondeur and butter — 8 months ago

Jess

9.1

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of melon, floral.
Dry. Flavors of melon, pear, orange blossom, lemon.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Superb showing. Energetic and wide open. Tangy and long. Crisp and juicy with a lovely honeyed nougat element throughout. Awesome 2020 icing texture and awesome purity. Long, chiseled and deep. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Blend of 97% Mencía and 3% white grapes, deep Ruby red color with aromas of ripe black fruits, pepper spice and oak. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum with cinnamon, cacao, cacao and smoky notes. Fine chewy tannins, medium+ finish, lively acidity, nice mouthfeel, ending with vanilla and earthy chaulky mineral tones, a fine Sipping Wine! Organic! — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Villa Sparina, Gavi 2023
Piedmont, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Made from 100% Cortese grapes, Villa Sparina is one of the benchmarks of the Gavi DOCG. Known for its amphora-shaped bottle and consistent quality, this estate showcases the elegance of Piedmont’s flagship white wine.

Gavi DOCG is the crown jewel of Cortese, recognized as one of Italy’s most important white appellations—celebrated for its mineral-driven freshness and ability to rival more famous whites from Burgundy or Loire.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh, crisp aromas of white peach, green apple, and citrus zest, with delicate hints of almond and wildflowers. On the palate, it’s lively and precise, offering citrus and orchard fruit layered with a touch of minerality and a subtle saline note.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with bright acidity and a clean, elegant finish. Refreshing, harmonious, and very approachable—everything you want in a classic Gavi.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested Cortese, fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity. Minimal oak influence ensures the varietal character shines through.

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled fish, seafood risotto, or a classic Caprese salad. Also a wonderful aperitif thanks to its crisp, mouthwatering finish.

Verdict
A benchmark Gavi—zesty, mineral, and impeccably balanced. Villa Sparina continues to set the standard for what Cortese can deliver: elegance and everyday drinkability with a touch of Italian charm. — 4 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Excellent. The 5 years have been good as this has rounded out very nice. Delicious minerality with some white stony fruits, great acid and texture, long finish. — 6 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2023 — 8 months ago

Kurt Schuster

8.9

Dry, light on the minerality and acid. Fresh, clean, mild. — 2 years ago

with Denise

Tyler Felous

9.6

Wow. Starts so clean/crisp, then you get the mouthfeel, with a tart finish. Beautiful. So excited to be drinking more Riesling — 3 years ago