Wines made from Cortese grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Cortese as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Cortese
A very old variety, cultivated for a very long time in Piedmont in northwestern Italy, it can also be found in other Italian wine regions. It is known in Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, the United States, etc. It is virtually unknown in France.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Cortese grape variety?
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cortese
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Cortese
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Cortese
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Cortese
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Cortese
- EarthPresent in 1% of Cortese
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese
News about the grape variety Cortese
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