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La Raia, Gavi Pleo, 2024

White Wine from Other Italy, Italy
by La Raia
$18.99
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A serious biodynamic take on Piedmont's other great white grape. Cascina La Raia is a biodynamic estate in the Gavi DOCG of southeastern Piedmont, founded in 2002 by the Rossi Cairo family on principles drawn from Rudolf Steiner. Pleo is their entry-tier Gavi — though entry-tier here means a wine grown from southwest-facing Cortese vines at around 400 meters elevation on the estate's gently rolling hills, fermented with indigenous yeast, and aged for three months on its fine lees in stainless steel with regular bâtonnage. The result is a Cortese that punches well above the appellation's reputation: clean, mineral, herb-flecked, with a distinctive saline edge that comes from those well-exposed slopes. Drink chilled with anything from the sea — or anything from the Italian table.

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93 points

"Stunning wine from a vastly underrated region, this wine opens with vibrant orchard fruits and cascading spring blossoms, creating a seductive aromatic cloud that pulls you into the glass. The dynamic palate dazzles with tart fruit, almond skin, and peach stone complexity, while fresh herbs add layers of intrigue. This brilliant Gavi captures both immediate pleasure and serious aging potential." —Jeff Porter

More about La Raia

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cortese

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Made for Ligurian seafood: grilled branzino, anchovies, fritto misto, vitello tonnato, pesto pasta, oysters, salads with herbs and citrus, or simple roast chicken with lemon.

Tasting Profile

Light to medium-bodied — green apple, lemon zest, fresh herbs, white blossom, and that signature Cortese saline lift. Crisp, racy acidity; clean, mineral finish with subtle creaminess from lees-aging.