Cortese vs Erbaluce

Erbaluce is fuller and more acidic.

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

Cortese

White · Italy

light, lime, delicate, the Gavi grape

Erbaluce

White · Italy

sharp, apple, mineral, also sweet

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

Only Cortese

Shellfish
Pesto and herb sauces

Both pair with

White fish
Salads

Only Erbaluce

Risotto and rice dishes
Fruit desserts and pastries

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 Cortese and Erbaluce pages.