Gavi DOCG Terre Bianche by Roberto Ghio is born in Bosio, the highest municipality of the entire Gavi denomination and geographically the closest point in Piedmont to the Ligurian Sea. This position is far from insignificant: here Roberto Ghio’s vineyards breathe the “Marino”, a wind rising through the valleys carrying the salinity of the sea air and ensuring strong temperature variations that lock aromas into the grapes. The soil is a mosaic of limestone marl and clay that locals call “Terre Bianche”, capable of giving the wines an impressively mineral backbone. Gavi DOCG is the stronghold of Piedmontese white wines in a region dominated by great reds. This wine finds one of its most authentic expressions thanks to organic farming. The undisputed protagonist is Cortese, a grape variety that, when cultivated with care, delivers a perfect balance between vibrant acidity and a delicate yet persistent structure. Here Cortese reveals its most aristocratic side, avoiding excessive softness in favour of a verticality that cleanses the palate. Harvest begins in mid-September and is carried out strictly by hand, selecting only the best bunches directly in the vineyard. In the cellar, everything is handled with extreme precision: fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the fruit’s primary aromas. After resting, the wine ages in bottle for at least six months, allowing the acidic component to integrate with the body of the wine, creating a white that does not rush to be drunk but arrives in the glass with enviable balance and stability. Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections that reveal its youth. On the nose, clear notes of green apple, pear and grapefruit emerge alongside hints of white flowers. On the palate it enters with precision and sharpness. Salinity is the true protagonist, almost recalling the sea breeze mentioned earlier, with a clean finish leaving behind a pleasant memory of bitter almond. A must-try with mixed fried seafood. Its acidity cuts through the richness of fried food like a sharp knife.