Arneis vs Cortese

Arneis is fuller, Cortese is more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Arneis

White · Italy

pear, almond, soft, gently floral

Cortese

White · Italy

light, lime, delicate, the Gavi grape

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 13%; 9 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Piedmont
Regions: none listed

Only Arneis

Risotto and rice dishes
Chicken
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

White fish

Only Cortese

Shellfish
Salads
Pesto and herb sauces

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Arneis and Cortese pages.