Araldica La Luciana Gavi 2008 Reviewed

A light-bodied but full-flavored Italian white wine from the Piedmont region

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Wine writer Randy Fuller reviews the Araldica La Luciana Gavi 2008, a white wine made from the Cortese grape in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. He describes the wine as having a golden color, aromas of melon and minerals, and a silky mouthfeel with flavors of wet rocks, citrus, and a hint of lemon custard on the medium-long finish.

Why it matters

This review provides insight into a lesser-known Italian white wine varietal and region, giving readers an opportunity to discover a new wine to try, especially those who enjoy light-bodied but flavorful white wines.

The details

Fuller sampled the Araldica La Luciana Gavi 2008 at Ugo, a restaurant in Culver City, California that offers a selection of Italian wines. He paired the wine with a spinach salad, noting that the restaurant is flexible in allowing diners to order items from both the full-service Italian restaurant and the adjacent cafe.

  • The review was published on February 15, 2026.

The players

Araldica

A winery in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy that produces the La Luciana Gavi wine.

Ugo

A restaurant in Culver City, California that offers a selection of Italian wines and allows diners to order from both the full-service Italian restaurant and the adjacent cafe.

Randy Fuller

A wine writer who reviewed the Araldica La Luciana Gavi 2008 wine.

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What they’re saying

“It's high time for another Friday Wine Treat.”

— Randy Fuller, Wine Writer (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

This review highlights a lesser-known but flavorful Italian white wine that could be a good option for those looking to explore new wine varietals, especially when paired with a light, fresh meal.