The Picollo family has been making wine for three generations, traditionally farming nearly 8 hectares of vines. The estate is on the tiny slope of Rovereto, within Gavi DOCG in southern Piedmont. Its proximity to the Ligurian Sea keeps things cool at night, bestowing the Cortese grapes with their lively acidity. The vineyards face south and west, which goes a long way in getting the fruit ripe and in seamless balance. This is our second year to work with this gorgeous Gavi. We believe it is the answer to Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio overkill. It will work with the same foods as those wines but offers some unique qualities that could be considered “exotic." We go through cases of this wine at home.