
Cortese
Learn about Cortese — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Cortese’s territory was once part of the city-state of Genoa, and still the grape practically owes more allegiance to Liguria than the region that grows it: Piedmont. The grape was first recorded in the early 17th century at the far southeastern corner of Piedmont, in the province of Alessandria. Cortese is most highly regarded here, where it thrives in the limestone-rich soils of Gavi, and thus is often referred to simply as "Gavi." Because of its freshness and chalky minerality, this white wine commonly populates the wine lists of the seafood restaurants along the Ligurian coast.
Tasting Notes for Cortese
Cortese is a light-bodied dry white wine whose freshness can be attributed to a reasonably high acidity. Cortese wines are expressive of lemon, apple, yellow peach, almond, white flowers and flint.
Perfect Food Pairings for Cortese
Try Cortese with baked sea bass, lobster ravioli, spanakopita, Tigullio chicken or olive & prosciutto antipasti.
Sommelier Secrets for Cortese
Cortese also grows well in the surrounding parts of Piedmont, namely Monferrato a few miles west of Gavi and just over a few hills to the east, in the Colli Tortonesi. Today Cortese has no known related grape varieties.
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Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi 2008Cortese from Piedmont, Italy
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Principessa Gavia Gavi 2008Cortese from Piedmont, Italy
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Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi 2008Cortese from Piedmont, Italy
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Beni di Batasiolo Gavi 2008Cortese from Piedmont, Italy
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Villa Sparina Gavi del Comune di Gavi Monte Rotondo 2008Cortese from Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
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Terre di Zagara Gavi 2008Cortese from Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
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Villa Lanata Gavi del Comune di Gavi La Toledana La Toledana Raccolto Tarvo 2008Cortese from Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
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Castellari Bergaglio Gavi Rovereto Vigna Vecchia 2008Cortese from Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi Il Nostro 2008Cortese from Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
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Castellari Bergaglio Gavi Rolona 2008Cortese from Gavi, Piedmont, Italy