# Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato (Fratelli Aresca)

> White, Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC by [Fratelli Aresca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fratelli-aresca.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-aresca-cortese-dell-alto-monferrato).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Aresca
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Production area:** Monferrato
- **Vinification:** Gentle pressing of the grapes and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18-20 C in steel. Aged at least 4-5 months in steel before bottling. Does not undergo malolactic fermentation.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC is one of the most widely planted white grapes in the Alto Monferrato, a fresh and delicate Piemonte white that suits starters, fish, risottos and white meats.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. Fresh, fruity nose with notes of green apple and white flowers. The palate is fresh and delicate with a pleasantly dry finish.

## Food pairings

Very versatile: pairs with starters, fish, risottos and white meats. Also good as an aperitif.