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Cortegaia wine — La Scolca winery — Dionysus
White

Cortegaia

by La Scolca · Piedmont, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesCortese
Alcohol9.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyLight-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
La ScolcaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from La Scolca’s vineyards in Piedmont, where the estate follows environmental and social sustainability practices. The 50 ha estate occupies elevated land in the Ligurian Apennines.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and gently pressed at the winery. Fermentation lasts 15 days in stainless-steel tanks at a low, controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine is not aged in oak.

Tasting profile

Elegant and light on both the nose and palate.

Label / history

The bottle uses a stopper made from recycled plastic recovered from the ocean, while the label is made from recycled paper.