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Piemonte Cortese

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Throughout the administrative territory of several municipalities in the province of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo produce different types of wine together under the single designation of origin “Piedmont”. The product specification includes the specification of the grape on the label for Albarossa, Barbera, Bonarda, Grignolino, Brachetto, Cortese, Chardonnay and Moscato. It also provides for sparkling display in label Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir. The Piedmont Barbera, served at 18-20°, can be matched with soft cheeses, polenta, sausage, while the type Bonarda always served at 18-20°, can be compared to medium-aged cheeses, for more than 18 Brachetto 20°, paired with desserts in general; Cortese, 18-20°, side by side with onions, soft cheese, rice salad; Grignolino, 18-20 °, paired with white meats and medium aged cheeses, cured meats, and Finally, Piedmont Moscato Passito, served at 18-20°, combined with macaroons.

Name Piemonte Cortese
Denomination doc
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Cortese: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 115 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 9,5%
Alcohol / wine 10%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Fragrance Nice, pleasant, persistent.
Flavour Cool, dry, pleasant.
Matchings Recommended approach for soups, risottos, fresh goats.

Gavi

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For a long time the most interesting white from Piedmont, Gavi is obtained vinifying the only grape Cortese grapes grown in the area since at least 1600, a period which also date from the first news about this wine. The grapes, characterized by high acidity even in the growing stage, located in the climate of the place, not continental, optimum conditions giving the finished product freshness and aromatic complexity.

Name Gavi
Denomination DOCG
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 09/07/1998 – G.U. 10/08/1998 No 185
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Cortese: 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 95 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 9,5%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Colour Straw more or less intense, clear.
Fragrance Characteristic, delicate.
Flavour Dry, pleasant taste fresh and harmonious.
Matchings Appetizers, pasta dishes, fish tajarin truffle.

Oltrepò Pavese Cortese

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With its 14000 hectares of vineyards Oltrepò is the only one in Italy for intensive installations, over 12000 hectares of specialized vineyards on the rolls of registered designation of origin certifying a vocational wine of great tradition. Several varieties are being produced. Some traditional area: Croatina, Barbera, Uva Rara, Cortese, Pinot Noir, Muscat, Malvasia. Other well established, such as Pinot Grigio, Riesling Italico and Rhine, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon. The grapes are vinified according to the criteria of modern technology, but always aiming to tradition and typicality of wines (white wines still and bright, soft, fruity red wines young or old, tasty, harmonic, dessert wines, sweet and spontaneous).

Name Oltrepò Pavese Cortese
Denomination doc
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988
Region Lombardia
Province Pavia
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Cortese: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Yellow.
Fragrance Vinous, distinctive.
Flavour Fresh, soft, agreeable.