Gianni Doglia Cortese 2024

While Gianni Doglia is often celebrated for his effervescent and award-winning Moscato, his 2024 Cortese reminds us that he is a true wizard with dry whites as well. Hailing from the rolling, calcareous hills of Asti in Piedmont, this 100% Cortese is the definition of a fridge essential—the kind of bottle you want chilled and ready for when the humidity hits or the sun stays out just a little longer.

In the glass, the 2024 vintage shows a brilliant, pale straw color with flashes of green. The nose is a vibrant bouquet of Granny Smith apples, lime zest, and a distinct note of freshly cut herbs—think spearmint and basil. On the palate, it’s lean, racy, and incredibly focused. There’s a persistent streak of wet-stone minerality that balances the juicy orchard fruit, leading into a crisp, snappy finish that leaves you reaching for another sip.