Wines made from Cortese grapes of Dolcetto di Ovada
Discover the best wines made with Cortese as a single variety or as a blend of Dolcetto di Ovada.
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
Piedmontese DOC (DOCG Superiore) in Alto Monferrato, hill vineyard up to 600 m, clay and limestone soils. Dolcetto signature as 100% single varietal ('little sweet' for pulp but dry wines): intense ruby red wines with black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet and bitter almond notes, firm tannins and slightly bitter finish — the most structured version of the grape. Fresh and fruity to drink young, or Superiore-aged for longer keeping.
What are the typical flavors of the Cortese grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese