Wines made from Cortese grapes of Monferrato
Discover the best wines made with Cortese as a single variety or as a blend of Monferrato.
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
Historic cradle of Barbera (native here): indulgent reds with notes of ripe cherry, plum and raspberry, signature fresh acidity and supple tannins. Also identity grapes: pale, tannic, peppery Grignolino red, aromatic Ruchè (rose, spices, DOCG at Castagnole), Freisa and sweet muscat Brachetto. Whites: ample Cortese (base of neighbouring Gavi), aromatic Malvasia. Fruity Dolcetto.
What are the typical flavors of the Cortese grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Cortese
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Cortese
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Cortese
- EarthPresent in 4% of Cortese
- OakPresent in 4% of Cortese
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cortese
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Cortese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Cortese
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Cortese