La Scolca is an Italian winery located in the Gavi DOCG zone of Piedmont, specializing exclusively in white wines made from the Cortese grape variety. The estate operates within one of Piedmont's most distinctive white wine appellations, focusing entirely on the production of Gavi di Gavi wines.

The Gavi DOCG appellation, established in the southeastern corner of Piedmont near the Ligurian border, is renowned for producing Italy's most celebrated expressions of Cortese. This indigenous grape variety thrives in the region's calcareous soils and continental climate, yielding wines characterized by bright acidity, mineral precision, and delicate citrus and stone fruit flavors. Gavi di Gavi represents the highest quality tier within the appellation, sourced from vineyards in the commune of Gavi itself.

La Scolca's current range demonstrates both traditional and aged expressions of Cortese, including their Black Label bottling and the D'Antan cuvée. The D'Antan represents an extended aging program that showcases Cortese's capacity for development, while their standard offerings highlight the grape's immediate freshness and mineral character typical of the Gavi zone.

Gavi DOCG is located in southeastern Piedmont, Italy, encompassing eleven communes in the province of Alessandria. The appellation was elevated to DOCG status in 1998, having previously held DOC designation since 1974. The zone centers around the historic town of Gavi, with vineyards planted on the rolling hills that form part of the transition between the Po Valley and the Ligurian Apennines.

The region's continental climate is moderated by maritime influences from the nearby Ligurian coast. Soils are predominantly calcareous marl and limestone, providing excellent drainage and mineral complexity. Only the Cortese grape variety is permitted for Gavi DOCG wines, which must be produced entirely from this indigenous white variety. The wines are typically fermented in stainless steel to preserve their natural acidity and fresh character, though some producers experiment with oak aging or extended lees contact.

Gavi wines are characterized by their crisp acidity, mineral backbone, and delicate fruit flavors. The wines typically display notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, often accompanied by distinctive floral aromatics and a characteristic almond finish. The limestone-rich soils contribute a notable mineral tension that gives these wines their signature elegance and food-pairing versatility.