Wine Grapes Database - Quattrocalici
The Cortese Grape Variety
The Cortese grape is a white berry variety and is mostly grown in Piedmont region(s). The Cortese grapes are also widely present in a bigger area which includes Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Sardinia regions as well. The Cortese grape belongs to the Local varieties group. The wine made from the Cortese grapes is straw yellow and its taste is basically fresh, round, mineral, light bodied, fruity.
Cortese Variety main information
| Berry color | white berry |
| Vine category | Local varieties |
| Registration year | 1970 |
| Authorized regions | Lombardy, Sardinia |
| Regions under observation | Basilicata |
| Recommended provinces | |
| Recommended regions | Piedmont |
Cortese ampelographic description
 | Leaf descriptorsmedium, small sized, pentagonal shape, with five, seven lobes. |
 | Grape descriptorsloose, medium, conical, funnel-shaped, with 1 wing(s). |
 | Berry descriptorsmedium, big, ellipsoid shape, thin, medium bloom and with green-yellow skin. |
Cortese Wine Features
 | The wine obtained from the Cortese grapes has straw yellow colour. Its taste is fresh, round, mineral, light bodied, fruity. |