Cortese

Also known as: Cortese di Gavi (Italy)

Cortese is primarily associated with Gavi, the Piedmontese white wine denomination south of Alessandria. The grape variety produces wines with taut acidity, subtle minerality and a restrained character – not extroverted aromatic bombs, but companions to fish and seafood.

Represented in the range by Valfaccenda, who show a precise, unvarnished approach to this grape variety.