Wines made from Cortese grapes of Gavi
Discover the best wines made with Cortese as a single variety or as a blend of Gavi.
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 DOCG in the southeast, kingdom of native Cortese as sole varietal (100%). Lively, precise whites with signature citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and a saline mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — signature elegance. Gourmand still version, perlant frizzante and effervescent spumante with surprising potential. Marl-limestone soils across 11 villages (~984 ha).
What are the typical flavors of the Cortese grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 97% of Cortese
- Tree fruitPresent in 97% of Cortese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 95% of Cortese
- VegetalPresent in 86% of Cortese
- MicrobioPresent in 82% of Cortese
- OakPresent in 73% of Cortese
- Non oakPresent in 66% of Cortese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 61% of Cortese
- SpicesPresent in 52% of Cortese
- FloralPresent in 49% of Cortese
- CitrusPresent in 29% of Cortese
- MineralityPresent in 27% of Cortese
- LemonPresent in 27% of Cortese
- Green applePresent in 26% of Cortese
- ApplesPresent in 26% of Cortese
- GrapefruitPresent in 24% of Cortese
- PearPresent in 23% of Cortese
- StrawPresent in 21% of Cortese
- MelonPresent in 21% of Cortese
- PeachPresent in 20% of Cortese