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Cortese is a white grape variety that is most famous for its role in the crisp, lime-scented wines of Gavi. The variety is known for its bracingly high acidity and its ability to retain freshness, even when grown in hot environments. Apple, peach and honeydew flavors are commonly associated with Cortese wine, with lime, almond and light herbal or grassy aromas.

Synonyms include: Cortese Bianco.

Food matches for Cortese include:

  • Grilled prawns
  • Pasta with basil and pine nuts
  • Seafood laksa
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Ca'Bianca Gavi di Gavi

R 295.00

Gavi di Gavi made from Cortese grapes from the town of Gavi on the mountains of Piedmont. Well-balanced wine, with peaches, apples, spices and minerality on the palate. Goes well...

Fontanafredda Gavi di Gavi

R 370.00

Fontanafredda Gavi is made from Cortese grapes from Piedmont. Straw-yellow with greenish hues, it is rich with mineral overtones playing against a backdrop of fresh flowers and sappy fruit. To...