Winery CapettaCortese dell'Alto Monferrato
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mature and hard cheese.
Taste structure of the Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato from the Winery Capetta
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato of Winery Capetta in the region of Piedmont is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato
Pairings that work perfectly with Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato
Original food and wine pairings with Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato
The Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato of Winery Capetta matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta alla norma, squid from the mouth of the cavado river (portugal) or walnut and roquefort tart.
Details and technical informations about Winery Capetta's Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato from Winery Capetta are 2019, 2012, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Capetta
The Winery Capetta is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato
Piedmontese DOC on the southeastern hills (Alessandria, Asti), cooler climate than lower Monferrato. Cortese is the exclusive signature white king (85–100%): dry and crisp with citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and a mineral touch, lively acidity and a characteristically slightly bitter finish. Pale straw robe with green glints. Accessible cousin of the neighbouring Gavi DOCG.
The wine region of Piedmont
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
The word of the wine: Discharge
In the traditional method, elimination of the yeast deposit formed during the second fermentation in the bottle.
