# Altefrange Piemonte Cortese (Arione)

> White, Piemonte Cortese DOC by [Arione](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/arione-s-p-a.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/arione-altefrange-piemonte-cortese).

- **Producer:** Arione
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte Cortese DOC
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Production area:** Southern Monferrato hills
- **Harvest:** Mid-September
- **Vinification:** Picked in mid-September. Soft pressing so the stalk does not break; lees settle naturally, then selected yeasts ferment at controlled temperature to keep the floral and fruity character. Filtered after fermentation, then sterile-filtered before bottling. Best drunk within 2 years.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 °C
- **Storage:** Formats 0.375 l and 0.75 l
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Piemonte DOC Cortese; min. 11% vol. alcohol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: straw yellow with greenish highlights. Nose: delicate, flowers and fresh fruit. Palate: soft, fresh, harmonious.

## Food pairings

Fresh cheeses, fish soups, delicate fish, boiled and fresh vegetables, salads, plain pasta