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
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 region of Piedmont
The wine region of Colli Tortonesi is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vigneti Massa or the Domaine Vigneti Massa produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Tortonesi are Cortese, Freisa and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli Tortonesi often reveals types of flavors of cream, mushroom or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of plum, jam or leather.
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