Cortese
Cortese
Giordano Lombardo 2022 Gavi di Gavi
Italian White
Fresh hay and acacia flower lead, with delicate citrus, orchard fruit and an intense thread of light minerality behind them. The palate is harmonic and supple, shaped by clean acidity and persistent freshness. A subtle almond-like nuttiness adds quiet depth before the long, balanced and gently savoury finish.
Villa Sparina 2018 Gavi del Comune di Gavi 375 mL
Italian White
White blossom, stone fruit and fresh-herb aromas accompany green apple, lemon drop, peach and mineral notes. The palate is dry, concentrated and balanced, with a long finish. Made from Cortese, the wine ferments and ages in stainless-steel tanks. Pale straw colour shows green reflections. The designation is Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi, and the bottle is sealed with a cork.
Gorgo 2022 San Michelin Custoza
Italian White
Apple, citrus, melon and white flowers appear in a dry, light-bodied profile with present acidity and a delicate mouthfeel. The blend contains forty percent Garganega, thirty-five percent Cortese and twenty-five percent Trebbiano. Grown organically, the wine comes from Veneto's Bianco di Custoza designation. The style is fresh, fruity, savoury and slightly aromatic, with mature fruit, citrus and a soft, full palate.
Ercole 2023 Bianco del Monferrato 1 L
Italian White
Asian and Bartlett pear meet lime citrus, white flowers, green apple, white nectarine, herbs and flinty minerality. The palate is refreshing, and the finish is mineral. Cortese, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc form the blend. The wine is fresh, crisp and dry, with twelve percent alcohol. Fruit comes from Monferrato in Piedmont, where the farming is described as sustainable.
Castello di Tassarolo 2023 Il Castello Gavi
Italian White
This dry white is made entirely from Cortese grown in Gavi, Piedmont. It contains thirteen percent alcohol and matures for five months in stainless steel. Organic certification comes from BIOS, while AGRIBIO provides biodynamic certification; the wine is also sustainable and vegan. A natural cork closes the glass bottle, and residual sugar is below five grams per litre.
Castello di Tassarolo 2023 Ombra Orange Wine in Amphora
Italian White
Made entirely from Cortese, this unfiltered orange-style white ferments with partially crushed skins in handmade terracotta amphorae. Organic grapes are harvested by hand, and no sulphites are added. Alcohol is thirteen percent. Production is limited to two thousand bottles. The wine is Biodynamic, Vegan and Natural. The winery is based in Tassarolo in Italy's Piedmont region.
Contratto Vermouth Bianco
Italian Fortified
Citrus peel and white stone fruit lead an elegant aroma, with chamomile, hawthorn and alpine herbs adding detail. The palate is smooth and lightly honeyed, balancing gentle sweetness with fresh acidity and a fine bitter line. Coriander, marjoram, laurel and soft baking spice unfold gradually without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is clean, floral and delicately spiced. Serve chilled over ice with a lemon twist, topped with soda or in a lighter aperitivo cocktail.
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry 500 mL
Italian Fortified
Green apple, melon and white flowers open the aroma, followed by peppermint, lemon peel and a cool herbal note. The palate is crisp and finely structured, with wormwood, coriander, angelica and cardamom layered over fresh orchard fruit. Bright acidity and restrained sweetness keep the profile dry and precise. The finish is clean, citrus-led and lightly savoury. Serve well chilled with oysters or olives, or use it in a classic dry Martini.