Giustiniana
Giustiniana produces Cortese-based whites from Gavi del Comune di Gavi, a prestigious subzone in Piemonte's rolling hills. The region's limestone-rich soils and continental climate shape wines of mineral precision and crisp acidity. The winery's portfolio centers on three expressions: Terranuova, Lugarara, and Terre Antiche—each a distinct interpretation of the Cortese grape. Wine Spectator and Decanter have rated these releases, with Terranuova achieving particular recognition among prestige critics. Gavi del Comune di Gavi carries strict production standards; only wines from the commune's delimited territory earn the designation. Giustiniana's focus on this single varietal and subzone reflects the classical Piemontese approach: depth through specificity rather than breadth.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Decanter