Wines made from Cortese grapes of North Coast
Discover the best wines made with Cortese as a single variety or as a blend of North Coast.
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 California
Vast Californian parent AVA: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake County. Cabernet Sauvignon the star: powerful, opulent reds with ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate, cedar and tobacco, round tannins, sun-soaked palate. Round Chardonnay (pear, brioche, butter, vanilla). Also fresh coastal and Russian River Pinot Noir, sunny Zinfandel (candied blackberry, spice), supple Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Cortese grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese
- FloralPresent in 1% of Cortese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Cortese