# Cortese (Gozzelino)

> White, Piemonte DOC Cortese by [Gozzelino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gozzelino.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/gozzelino-cortese).

- **Producer:** Gozzelino
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Cortese
- **Grape:** Cortese 100%
- **Production area:** Costigliole d'Asti
- **Soil:** Sandy, clay and limestone
- **Vineyard planting:** Traditional Piedmontese Guyot training; yield 140 q/ha; average vine age 20-30 years
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing with a nitrogen press; fermentation in stainless steel followed by a second fermentation in autoclave at a controlled 18 C. At least 1 month in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

A 100% Cortese from Costigliole d'Asti, with a light natural sparkle from the second fermentation in autoclave. Alcohol 12% vol.

## Tasting notes

Straw white with greenish reflections. Broad floral and fruity nose, winey, herbaceous, green apple. Fresh and lively, with a lightly bitterish finish typical of the variety.

## Food pairings

Aperitif; also white meat, fish, fresh cheeses and pizza.