Cortese di Gavi (or Gavi) DOCG

- Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - 18 MGAs - Most important appellation for Cortese - Wines are 100% Cortese, usually still, but some frizzante and spumante - Riservas must be single vineyard, and have 12 months aging, 6 in oak - Sparkling riserva must be single vineyard and traditional method - In cool years some MCR may be permitted