In this video I take a close look at one of the best value Italian white wines currently available in the Waitrose Fine Wine offers: La Monetta Gavi from Piemonte.
I walk through where the wine comes from, how it’s made, and give you a full WSET Level 3 style tasting note covering appearance, nose, palate and quality assessment. If you’re studying for WSET Level 2, Level 3 or Diploma, this breakdown will help you sharpen your tasting technique and understand Cortese in more detail.
Here is the link to the Waitrose recipe collection. https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/cromer-crab-risotto-with-chilli-and-lime For this Gavi, I’ve chosen a Cromer crab risotto with chilli and lime – a brilliant match for the wine’s crisp acidity and delicate flavour profile.
In this Waitrose Fine Wine series I review wines on offer between 3 December and 1 January 2025, highlighting bottles that deliver great value and strong educational talking points. If you enjoy Italian white wines, Piemonte, or want to know what to buy from Waitrose right now, this video will help you choose confidently.
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