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Synonyms
Cortese is a white grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apple, peach, honeydew, lime, almond and herbaceous.
It is planted most seriously in Gavi, Colli Tortonesi and Cortese dell’Alto Monferrato.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Trebbiano and Garganega.
On other labels it goes by Cortese Bianco and Bianca Fernanda.
At the table it suits grilled prawns, pasta with basil and pine nuts and seafood laksa.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Grilled prawns
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Pasta with basil and pine nuts
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Seafood laksa
Also labelled.
Cortese Bianco, Bianca Fernanda.
Bottles to look for.
- Araldica La Battistina Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Banfi Vigne Regali Principessa Gavia, Gavi DOCG, Italy
- Beni di Batasiolo Granee, Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG, Italy
- Broglia 'Bruno', Gavi DOCG, Italy
- Broglia 'Villa Broglia', Gavi DOCG, Italy
- Broglia La Meirana, Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG, Italy
- Cascina degli Ulivi Stefano Belloti 'Montemarino' Bianco Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
- Castellari Bergaglio Rolona, Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG, Italy
Cortese: common questions
01.What does Cortese taste like?+
Cortese tastes of apple, peach, honeydew, lime, almond and herbaceous. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cortese from?+
Cortese originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Cortese grown?+
The key regions for Cortese are Gavi, Colli Tortonesi and Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato.
04.What food pairs with Cortese?+
Pour it with grilled prawns, pasta with basil and pine nuts and seafood laksa.
05.What else is Cortese called?+
Cortese is also labelled Cortese Bianco and Bianca Fernanda.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.