CORTESE
This native vine of the Province of Alessandria, called courteisa or courteis during the past, has found its perfect habitat in the hills of the Tortona region, where it has been raised since the first half of the XVIII century. The hilly ground made of soft ondulations, characterized by a temperate micro climate, almost ever sunny and without sudden and strong variations in temperature, certainly represents the suitable habitat for this type of vine.
Colli Tortonesi Cortese
Specific features
- Colour: light straw-yellow, with greenish reflections;
- Aroma: delicate, pleasant, persistent, with a little fruity aroma;
- Flavour: dry, fresh, lively, with a little almond flavour;
- Minimum alcoholic content: 10;
- Minimum total acidity: 5g/l;
- Minimum dry extract: 15 g/l.
Colli Tortonesi Cortese Frizzante
Specific features
- Colour: straw-yellow more or less intense;
- Aroma: delicate, distinctive;
- Flavour: dry or lightly mellow, sparkling, pleasant;
- Minimum alcoholic content: 10,5°;
- Minimum total acidity: 5 g/l;
- Minimum dry extract: 10,5 g/l.
Colli Tortonesi Cortese spumante
Specific features
- Colour: straw-yellow more or less intense;
- Froth: fine and persistent;
- Aroma: distinctive, pleasant;
- Flavour: sometimes with a leaven taste, harmonic, pleasant;
- Minimum alcoholic content: 11,5°;
- Minimum dry extract: 15 g/l.
Grapes and production areas
Cortese grapes: from a minimum of 95% to a maximum of 100%.
- Total specialized surface (sq m) : 1.595.330
- N° of plants specialized surface : 424.832
- Prod. Pot. uva: 1.595.330
Food matches and serving suggestions
Lively and aromated Colli Tortonesi Cortese wine is specifically recommended with light appetizers, pasta and fish-based dishes. It is also recommended with white meats served with different sauces and rice whisked with the same Cortese.
Colli Tortonesi Cortese Frizzante and Colli Tortonesi Spumante are specifically recommended with aperitif, daily meals and anniversaries.
