Wines made from Cortese grapes of Colli Tortonesi
Discover the best wines made with Cortese as a single variety or as a blend of Colli Tortonesi.
More informations about the variety Cortese
Lively, structured whites with firm acidity and a slender mouth, featuring aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and chalky mineral notes. Typically saline finish. The absolute star of Gavi DOCG (Cortese di Gavi), one of Italy's great whites, also made as sparkling wines and aged cuvées. Present in Colli Tortonesi DOC and Lombardy. Native Piedmontese grape from the southeast, with a long tradition of noble whites.
More informations about the region of Piedmont
Southeastern Piedmont DOC around Tortona, marl-limestone soils. Signature Timorasso as white king (native saved by Walter Massa in the 1980s): structured and mineral with yellow peach, apricot, candied citrus, honey, herbs, almond and a petrol touch at maturity, taut palate and long ageing — nicknamed "Barolo bianco". Historic Barbera in red: juicy and fresh (cherry, plum, spices). Also supple Dolcetto, spicy Freisa, fleshy Croatina.
What are the typical flavors of the Cortese grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Cortese
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Cortese
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cortese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cortese