white grape

Cortese

Cool winds off the Langhe hills; the grape of Gavi in Piedmont.

Known as: Cortese

Cortese is the grape of Gavi, the crisp, elegant white of Piedmont, grown on the cool hills above Genoa's vineyards.

At its best it is quietly thrilling: razor-sharp citrus, white flowers and a stony mineral core that makes it Italy's answer to Chablis.

For the buyer, Cortese is precision in a glass — the perfect white for seafood and summer drinking.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

citrusgreen appleblossomwet stone

Flavour

lemonlimewhite flowersgreen almondmineral

Food Pairing

  • · seafood
  • · light pastas
  • · risotto
  • · mozzarella
  • · grilled vegetables

Notable Cortese Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Cortese.