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Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC
Cortese from the hills just north of Gavi, sold at a lower price and usually made in a simpler, fresher style. Expect pale straw color, green apple, lime, white flowers and a faint almond note on a light, crisp, low-alcohol frame. It's the aperitivo and fish-course white of the Acqui area. Rarely profound, but a good one is clean, tangy and honest.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marenco | Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato From the Strevi house imported by Vias; crisp lime and green apple, bitter almond finish, easy aperitivo white. | $14 to $18 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantina Alice Bel Colle | Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato Le Rive Cooperative bottling that shows up at Total Wine and regional chains; simple, fresh, floral. | $12 to $16 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cascina Bertolotto | Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato Spigno Monferrato family estate; a slightly richer, more mineral take with pear and chamomile. | $15 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |