**🍷 Cortese & Gavi Explained: Piemonte’s Crisp White Legend** | University Wine 245 with Prof. Weisse
Discover **Cortese**, a true local treasure from northwest Italy’s cool hills of Piemonte! In this episode, Prof. Weisse explores the grape behind **Gavi DOCG** — one of Italy’s most elegant everyday whites.
**What You’ll Learn**:
– **Origin & Legend**: Grown around the village of Gavi, named after Princess Gavia who brought peace and kindness in the 6th century. The grape itself is called “Cortese” (Italian for courteous) in her honor.
– **Style**: Dry, light-bodied, high acidity with delicate floral aromas and flavors of green apple, pear, and lemon. Always 100% Cortese in Gavi DOCG.
– **Winemaking**: Fermented in inert vessels (no oak) to preserve freshness and purity. Meant to be drunk young and vibrant.
– **Food Pairing**: Perfect with oysters, light seafood, goat cheese, or a crisp salad — pure sunshine in a glass!
Also enjoyed as a table grape thanks to its thin, delicate skin. A refreshing, elegant white that feels like a gentle breeze from the Italian hills.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to Cortese
0:24 The Legend of Princess Gavia & Gavi DOCG
1:06 Typical Style & Flavors
1:32 Winemaking & Drinking Window
1:44 Perfect Food Pairings
1:53 Recap & Next Episode Teaser (Fiano)
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Cheers to Italy’s courteous white! 🥂