New Gavi DOCG Brings Fresh Expression of Cortese to U.S. Consumers
September 2, 2025 (New York, NY) — Fontanafredda, a historic leader in Barolo, is launching Fontanafredda Gavi DOCG 2024. This approachable new expression of Gavi DOCG will be available in the US market on September 1, 2025 with an SRP of $22.99.
With this new release, Fontanafredda expands its footprint in the important Italian white wine and Piedmont category, introducing a more approachable SKU that serves as an accessible entry point for consumers seeking a quality Italian white at a more attainable price. This addition complements the brand’s well-established Fontanafredda Gavi di Gavi DOCG and will be available in both on- and off-premise channels.
Both Gavi DOCG and Gavi di Gavi DOCG wines are crafted from the Cortese grape, native to Piedmont. The distinction lies in terroir: Gavi di Gavi DOCG is produced exclusively from vineyards within the municipality of Gavi, while Gavi DOCG encompasses fruit from the surrounding 11 communes, offering a broader expression of the appellation.
Fontanafredda Gavi DOCG 2024
Tasting Notes: Bright straw-yellow with greenish highlights, this wine offers a fine and elegant bouquet of fresh flowers and fruit, with notes of lemon, lily of the valley, and crisp apple. On the palate, it’s youthful, dry, fresh, and harmonious. Ideal as an aperitif, it also pairs beautifully with light appetizers and seafood, making it a refreshing choice for warm- weather occasions.
Vinification: After gentle pressing, the must is separated from the skins, refrigerated, and undergoes static decantation before fermentation at controlled temperatures (16-18˚C). The wine is then added to stainless steel for 4-5 months and bottled in the spring to preserve the freshness and vibrancy.
Fontanafredda Gavi DOCG 2024 will be available September 1, 2025 at select retailers nationwide for $22.99.
For more information about Fontanafredda and its exceptional range of wines, including its latest release, please visit https://www.palmbay.com/.
About Fontanafredda
Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & Winery has been instrumental to the growth and international awareness of Barolo, while championing sustainability and community engagement in the Langhe region of Piedmont.
Under visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, Fontanafredda’s portfolio has since grown to express the depth and diversity of the Langhe, produced from sustainably managed vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.
About Palm Bay International
As a preeminent, family-owned wine and spirits supplier in the United States, Palm Bay International offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive portfolios of imported wines and spirits from key appellations and origins around the globe, and a growing roster of domestic selections. Through a century of experience, the company continually sets new benchmarks for building brands with purpose, relevancy, and longevity. For more, visit: palmbay.com.
