# Primifiori (Col dei Venti)

> White, Piemonte DOC Cortese by [Col dei Venti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/col-dei-venti.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/col-dei-venti-primifiori).

- **Producer:** Col dei Venti
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Cortese
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Production area:** Castagnole Lanze
- **Soil:** Calcareous-clayey
- **Exposure:** South-East
- **Harvest:** Second decade of September; hand-harvested in small 15kg crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, natural settling, temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tank, then bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 14°C
- **Storage:** Store in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A fresh Piemonte Cortese from Castagnole Lanze, with floral and ripe peach aromas.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow in colour, a pleasantly fresh wine with a good match between grape and place. The aroma ranges from flowers to ripe peach, with good balance and length on the palate.

## Food pairings

Excellent as an aperitif, with appetizers, fish dishes, and fresh cheeses.