Cortese

Very high in acidity; distinctive minerality. Aromas & flavors: Lemon, mineral, white flowers, herbs. Best DOP: Gavi DOCG (esp. from Rovereto frazione).

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Bianca Fernanda

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Gavi

Where Grown: Predominantly in Piemonte (81%)

Regions:

Lombardia,

Piemonte,

Veneto,

Vineyard Area: 3,363 ha (8,307 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Colli Tortonesi DOC, Cortese dell’Alto Monferrato DOC, Custoza DOC, Garda DOC, Gavi / Cortese di Gavi DOCG, Monferrato DOC, Oltrepò Pavese DOC, Piemonte DOC

Cortese

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Bianca Fernanda

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Gavi

Where Grown: Predominantly in Piemonte (81%)

Regions:

Vineyard Area: 3,363 ha (8,307 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

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