Tegan Marriott

8.9

Leaning towards ripe but pulls back with that vital acidity that delivers the zeal! All the berries in the basket are there. QPR is nice! — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Cren Dell’Ape Cortese Blanc 2023
Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A crisp, approachable white made from 100% Cortese, an indigenous Piedmontese grape best known for Gavi wines. Cren Dell’Ape highlights Cortese’s refreshing, fruit-driven personality while keeping a casual and fun-drinking style.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh aromas of white flowers, yellow peach, and stone fruits lead into a lively palate. Flavors of tropical fruit, peach, and citrus zest carry through with balance, offering a vibrant and fruity medley that feels like a “cornucopia of yellow fruit.”

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied and refreshing, with bright acidity that makes it crisp but not sharp. Clean and smooth finish that invites another sip.

Winemaking Notes
Fermented in stainless steel to emphasize fruit purity and freshness. Made to be enjoyed young for maximum vibrancy.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside seafood, pasta with vegetables, light cheeses, or as an aperitif. A versatile, crowd-pleasing white that works in almost any casual setting.

Verdict
A fun, fruity, and highly drinkable Cortese. Hard to stop at just one glass—this wine is pure Piedmontese charm in a bottle. — 9 months ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

92+

Another great Alto Piemonte producer that needs to be on your nebbiolo radar!

Drank over two days, this really got going on day two with the structure and typicity of Nebbiolo coming through. Day one it drank a little more primary, velvety fresh with rich red fruits, florals, and a softer feel to the texture - extremely enjoyable! Day 2 the structure of the tannin and acidity really came through, with the nose ratcheting things up with roses, currants, a touch of tar, spices and blood orange peel. Texturally it gained fortitude as well with everything perfectly integrated and in harmony.

Definitely getting more!

From the family at Isole e Olena in Castellare Chianti Classico in Tuscany - the family is of Piemonte in origin and this is the legacy of the family there in Coste della Sesia. — 4 years ago

Peter Krug

9.2

awesome with greek leftovers — 3 months ago

Deanne Bishop

9.0

Nice everyday wine. — 4 months ago

with Bill

Zach Rossin

9.5

Great rose with dry finish. Charlotte's first birthday 🎂🎉🥳 — 4 years ago

Elle West

9.5

Surprisingly light and delicious! I’m sad to use it to deglaze my chicken, but it’s the only wine I have. Suuuuper drinkable 😋 — 4 years ago

Ted

8.9

Cherries with some licorice. Nothing wrong here. — 4 months ago

with Jeni

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Medium ruby color. Aromas and flavors of red cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Touches of tomato leaf, rose petals and violets. Hints of wet stones and freshly turned soil on the bright finish. Silky texture. Rich and elegant. Punches well above its price. Thank You Chris B! — 3 years ago

Michael Rebekah

9.0

Tasty, eat with fish or charcuterie! — 4 years ago