Which grape is used to produce white wine in Gavi DOCG (Piedmont)?

• A. Trebbiano
• B. Cortese
• C. Moscato
• D. Arneis

Answer: (B)

Gavi DOCG white wine is defined by the Cortese grape. Cortese is a white variety native to Piedmont, and when grown in the Gavi district it becomes Cortese di Gavi, the wine that carries the Gavi name. This grape contributes a crisp, high-acid profile with flavors like lime, green apple, and subtle citrus notes, often with a mineral edge, which is the hallmark of Gavi. The other grapes listed aren’t the standard grape behind this DOCG: Trebbiano is used in many Italian whites but not the defining grape of Gavi; Moscato is the aromatic, often sweet grape used for Moscato wines; Arneis is another Piedmont white but from a different DOCG/area. So Cortese is the correct grape for producing white wine in Gavi.